"The Revolutionary's Utopia, which in appearance represents a complete break with the past, is always modeled on some image of the Lost Paradise, of a legendary Golden Age... All utopias are fed from the source of mythology; the social engineers' blueprints are merely revised editions of the ancient text."

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Arthur Koestler

#Past Quotes #Atheism Quotes #Age Quotes

“I think a man ought to get drunk at least twice a year just on principle, so he won't let himself get snotty about it.”
“Suicide is not a remedy”
“I'm the worst rider. I'm a terrible rider. Me and horses are not a good mix. For some reason, people are always trying to get me on a horse in a movie.”
“Never let oneself be guided by the opinion of one's contemporaries. Continue steadfastly on one's way.”
“Every individual should be expressing themselves, whether a politician or a minister or a policeman.”
“It is a great truth, " God reigns," and therefore grace reigns through righteousness unto eternal life, by Jesus Christ our Lord; and, therefore, no sinner on earth need ever despair.”

Source : ICHABOD SPENCER (1855). “A PASTOR'S SKETCHES”, p.407
“Your imagination is ten times more potent than your willpower. Unleashed, it provides a sense of certainty and tenacious vision that goes far beyond any limitation of the past.”
“Your body, the only one you will ever have, is the foundation of your life. And itâ€™s either an anchor limiting your freedom and potential or a source of radiant energy, vitality and joy, elevating your life and the lives of those around you. Itâ€™s your choiceâ€¦ will yours be a source of strength, from which you will impact the world, or an obstacle, preventing you from your dreams and desires? â€¦ As my friend, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway is fond of saying,'If youâ€™re going to bother setting a goal, aim high!'â€¦ My advice to you, aim high; aim for strength.”

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