"When the sun sets like fire, I will think of you, when the moon casts its light, I'll remember, too, if a soft rain falls gently, I'll stand in this place, recalling the last time, I saw your kind face. Good fortune go with you, to your journey's end, let the waters run calmly, for you, my dear friend."

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Source : Brian Jacques (2004). “Loamhedge: A Novel of Redwall”, p.91, Penguin

Brian Jacques

#Running Quotes #Fall Quotes #Rain Quotes

“I think a lot of artists no longer want to participate in or be associated with narrative because of its corruptedness in contemporary culture.”
“I came to Him because I did not know which way to turn. I remained with Him because there is no other way I wish to turn. I came to Him longing for something I did not have. I remain with Him because I have something I will not trade. I came to Him as a stranger. I remain with Him in the most intimate of friendships. I came to Him unsure about the future. I remain with Him certain about my destiny. I came amid the thunderous cries of a culture that has 330 million deities. I remain with Him knowing that truth cannot be all-inclusive.”
“I don't want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them.”
“As your training progresses, always remember that the key to gaining the ability for spontaneous and creative technique lies in good ukemi;”

Source : Mitsugi Saotome (1989). “The Principles of Aikido”, Shambhala Publications
“If I had a child, I wouldn't let them go to drama school. At times, I was really unhappy there.”
“I donâ€™t want to accidentally end up looking back on my life to find that Iâ€™m ashamed of myself, I want to live a life I can be proud of.”
“The job of dictator is now a high-risk job.”
“...not everyone is willing to defend a position of 'not knowing.' There is no virtue in ignorance for its own sake.”

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