"Battle for the sake of honor may be a fine thing for bards to sing of, but it is no way to preserve one's homeland"

-- Jacqueline Carey

#Honor Quotes #Battle Quotes #Sake Quotes

“It is a fair adornment of a man and a great convenience both to himself and to all those with whom he converses and deals, to act uprightly, uniformly, and consistently. The practice of piety frees a man from interior distraction and from irresolution in his mind, from duplicity or inconstancy in his character, and from confusion in his proceedings, and consequently securing for others freedom from deception and disappointment in their transactions with him.”
“Why, sir," said he, looking about him, "what splendour I see: gold lace, breeches, cocked hats. Allow me to recommend a sandwich. And would you be contemplating an attack, at all?" "It had crossed my mind, I must admit," said Jack. "Indeed, I may go so far as to say, that I am afraid a conflict is now virtually inevitable. Did you notice we have cleared for action?”
“Doorâ€™s locked,â€ he said. â€œAnd we have unfinished business.”
“Most of all people respond to a film tackling grave subjects that question and go against the prevailing mood.”

Source : Source: www.indiewire.com
“I'm surprisingly practical in much of my life, but not when it comes to my shoes.”
“I think particularly in music, popularity os a very fickle thing. You're only as good as your last song.”

Source : Source: www.interviewmagazine.com
“Rudeness is something I just can't tolerate.”

Source : "Phil Ramone Looks Back at His Legendary Career in Expansive 1996 Billboard Interview". Interview with Paul Verna, www.billboard.com. 1996.
“I borrowed his brightness and used it to see my way, and then gradually, from the habit of looking at the world as he illuminated it, the light in my own mind rekindled.”

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