"It takes a person of great care and insight to watch for any abnormality in the green grass even while it grows abundantly and healthily."

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Source : "A Personal Matter". Book by Kenzaburo Oe, 1964.

Kenzaburo Oe

#Watches Quotes #Care Quotes #Green Quotes

“I used to think that the Civil War was our country's greatest tragedy, but I do remember that there were some redeeming features in the Civil War in that there was some spirit of sacrifice and heroism displayed on both sides. I see no redeeming features in Watergate.”
“Collectively, we activists are essential to advancing U.S. policy to help empower marginalized people to lift themselves and their communities out of poverty for good.”
“I have a suspicion that the definition of "crazy" in show business is a woman who keeps talking even after no one wants to ***** [sleep with her] anymore.”
“On January 30, 1988, my twenty-seventh birthday, I became a strict vegetarian. I developed a passion for health and nutrition. My diet consists of fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and legumes only, and has for the past 15 years now.”
“There is a peculiar gratification in receiving congratulations from one's squadron for a victory in the air. It is worth more to a pilot than the applause of the whole outside world.”

Source : Eddie Rickenbacker (2012). “Fighting the Flying Circus”, p.48, Tales End Press
“The family of God is the choir, and God is their audience.”
“I know my age is a little older and some people might say, 'hey this guy's an old guy'. But I'm learning every day. I don't feel like an old guy. I feel like I'm young. I feel like I'm in there just learning so much stuff. I'm just doing a whole lot more different things than I was before.”
“There is no such thing as helplessness. It's just another word for giving up.”

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