"For carbon-neutral cities, there are things worth talking about in how our consumption patterns can change - sharing goods, etc. - but those are a fraction of the impacts of transportation and building energy use. If we need to choose priority actions, the most important things are to densify, provide transit, and green the buildings."

-- Alex Steffen

#Talking Quotes #Cities Quotes #Impact Quotes

“My whole thing is quality of life. . .It must always be easy and low-maintenance and stress-free, and that means not trying to fit too much in. I donâ€™t ever want to be in a hurry. I want to enjoy the moments.”
“Hip-hop is a part of rock & roll because it comes from DJ culture. DJ culture is the embodiment of all genres and all recorded music, if you actually pay attention to it.”
“A common denominator among big guys like me who are trying to take care of our health is that we're not getting enough sleep.”
“When you meditate, don't think about what is happening. Rather, let your awareness be seated in the tender warmth you feel in your body. If you do this, any meditation practice you do will be fruitful.”
“I want Americans to realize that we are the owners of this country, and that one person can make a difference.”
“Beware of knowing your virtues; you may lose them. Beware of knowing your vices; you may forgive them.”
“We shall never be able to remove suspicion and fear as potential causes of war until communication is permitted to flow, free and open, across international boundaries.”
“No need to act, i let my fear show "He killed himself," i whispered. Eve raised an eyebrow. "Fourteen times?" "He had bad aim.”

Source : Maria V. Snyder (2013). “Spy Glass”, p.173, MIRA

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