"The animal's heart is the basis of its life, its chief member, the sun of its microcosm; on the heart all its activity depends, from the heart all its liveliness and strength arise. Equally is the king the basis of his kingdoms, the sun of his microcosm, the heart of the state; from him all power arises and all grace stems."

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Source : William Harvey (1957). “Movement of the heart and blood in animals: an anatomical essay”

William Harvey

#Kings Quotes #Heart Quotes #Animal Quotes

“The interesting thing was we never talked about pottery. Bernard [Leach] talked about social issues; he talked about the world political situation, he talked about the economy, he talked about all kinds of things.”
“Until democracy in effective enthusiastic action fills the vacuum created by the power of modern inventions, we may expect the fascists to increase in power after the war both in the United States and in the world.”
“Usually I avoid sugar, but sugar is like the most deeply satisfying addictive thing ever.”
“We must experience the Truth in a direct, practical and real way; this is only possible in the stillness and silence of the mind, and this is achieved by means of meditation.”
“You might think the thinner version of yourself is going to be the most positive or confident, but that's not how it is for me. When I'm over 200 pounds, that's when I'm the most confident version of myself.”
“I think it is important for Europe to understand that even though I am president and George Bush is not president, Al Qaeda is still a threat.”
“I am a shining star, and I surround myself with people who encourage my brightness.”
“Ian sighed wanly. "I once had the means to be gaga over artâ€“before I found myself in a country where the standard of beauty is toaster waffles shaped like cartoon characters.”

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