"Man is different from animals in that he speculates, a high-risk activity."

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Source : Edward Hoagland (1999). “Tigers & Ice: Reflections on Nature and Life”, p.41, Rowman & Littlefield

Edward Hoagland

#Animal Quotes #Men Quotes #Risk Quotes

“Stale artifacts of the past' are always 'active components of the present moment' when they are experienced in the present moment.”
“The dirtiest book of all is the expurgated book.”
“Every society and religion has rules, for both have moral laws. And the essence of morality consists, as in art, of drawing the line somewhere.”
“There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.”
“The people always support me. If they come to see my show, they never forget me. They are very proud of me.”
“No republic ever yet stood on a stable foundation without satisfying the common people.”
“My goal has been to be a great character actor.”
“The fashion industry [is] built on, and thrives on, our collective insecurity.”

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