"It has been said by a certain general, that the first object in the establishment of an army ought to be making provision for the belly, that being the basis and foundation of all operations"

-- Frederick The Great

#Army Quotes #Foundation Quotes #Firsts Quotes

“I think a lot about race and the burdens of representation. There's an idea that because I'm writing a book set around the time of the Great Migration, and happen to be black, I'm trying to write a definitive account of the Great Migration, the so-called "black experience." That's not what I'm doing, and it can be frustrating.”
“The only way to win is to fight on the side of your adversaries.”
“I really do think that any deep crisis is an opportunity to make your life extraordinary in some way.”
“It is unmistakable madness to live in poverty only to die rich.”
“If you talk to any pitcher, consistency is the most important thing.”
“Today's students are no longer the people our educational system was designed to teach.”

Source : Marc Prensky (2012). “From Digital Natives to Digital Wisdom: Hopeful Essays for 21st Century Learning”, p.68, Corwin Press
“Playing people and position post-flop are definitely my strengths. When I get into a hand, I'm aggressive but I'm also paying attention to my opponent's betting patterns.”
“I'm old school. I'm not the fastest guy or the quickest guy.”

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