"They will listen with both ears to what is said by the men just a step or two ahead of them, who stand nearest to them, and within arm's reach. A guide ceases to be of any use when he strides so far ahead as to be hidden by the curvature of the earth."

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Source : George Iles (1917). “Choosing Books”

George Iles

#Teacher Quotes #Men Quotes #Two Quotes

“There's only one thing a bully respected: bigger bully.”
“None of us will ever accomplish anything excellent or commanding except when he listens to this whisper which is heard by him alone.”
“I'm connected to both places because I already feel like New York is my home. But then again I feel like L.A. is my new home and Israel is my real home.”
“The Soul selects her own Society.”

Source : "The Soul selects her own society" l. 1 (ca. 1862)
“Anytime you go digging around on the internet and into your world, maybe you don't want to find out where your name pops up.”

Source : Source: thebiglead.com
“I immediately felt better about killing him. Iâ€™ve never known a Trevor who wasnâ€™t a total douchebag. Itâ€™s just one of those names that goes so nicely with selfish, arrogant, malicious behaviorâ€”and really, what did I know about this guy? Nothing, except that his name was Trevor and heâ€™d been nabbed in the midst of breaking-and-entering. That was plenty.”

Source : Cherie Priest (2011). “Bloodshot”, p.46, Spectra
“Iâ€™ve played on literally every brand of US drums out there, and Iâ€™ve finally found my home. Iâ€™ve been looking for drums like these my whole life. True American hot rod custom kits. From the look and sound to the service and attention, itâ€™s good to now be a part of the SJC family.”
“Passionate investment leaves us vulnerable to loss. And sometimes, no matter how clever we are, we must lose.”

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