"Our relation to the natural world takes place in a place."

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Source : Gary Snyder (2010). “The Practice of the Wild”, p.42, Counterpoint Press

Gary Snyder

#Home Quotes #World Quotes #Natural Quotes

“In the appointments to the great offices of the government, my aim has been to combine geographical situation, and sometimes other considerations, with abilities and fitness of known characters.”
“Do what is right because it is right.”
“We have no idea what lies ahead or how God will open doors of potentiality when we consciously choose to get out of the ruts we're in and start moving down new paths about which we can be excited--even passionate.”

Source : Luci Swindoll (2003). “I Married Adventure”, p.9, Thomas Nelson Inc
“The human rights community has focused very narrowly on political and civil rights for many decades, and with reason, but now we have to ask how can we broaden the view.”
“Globalisation has obliterated distance, not just physically but also, most dangerously, mentally. It creates the illusion of intimacy when, in fact, the mental distances have changed little. It has concertinaed the world without engendering the necessary respect, recognition and tolerance that must accompany it.”

Source : "We are globalised, but have no real intimacy with the rest of the world" by Martin Jacques, www.theguardian.com. April 16, 2006.
“The only advice I can give to aspiring writers is don't do it unless you're willing to give your whole life to it. Red wine and garlic also helps.”
“I'm trying to feel sorry for you, really I am,"North said."If you wait just a moment I'm sure the tears will come.”
“Weight lifting is the easiest part of my day.”

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