"We are supposed to be the children of Seth; but Seth is too much of an effete nonentity to deserve ancestral regard. No, we are the sons of Cain, and with violence can be associated the attacks on sound, stone, wood and metal that produced civilization."

-- Anthony Burgess

#Children Quotes #Son Quotes #Civilization Quotes

“Because the sad fact is that the Enron Corporation and others manipulated with unfortunately great effect the energy market in the West Coast starting in 2000.”
“My father said once that if I didn't have my mother's ginger hair, I wouldn't blush or curse as easily. Which I though was unfair. I hardly ever curse or blush, even though I've had plenty of days that required both.”
“People exiled in past and disowning present may build wealth but not future in life”
“Gary Condit is on the Congressional committee for Homeland Security. They make the guy responsible for Homeland Security who is the guy no one would feel secure going home with.”
“The forests of America, however slighted by man, must have been a great delight to God; for they were the best he ever planted.”
“When Communication with others is from love to love... it is deeply satisfying and healthy.”
“Some things are so unexpected that no one is prepared for them.”

Source : Leo Calvin Rosten (1972). “Rome wasn't burned in a day: the mischief of language”
“It is well documented that I am a lifelong football fan. My love of the British game started with the 1966 World Cup.”

Source : "Usmanov's responses to Guardian questions". Interview With Ian Cobain, www.theguardian.com. November 18, 2007.

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