"We feel that our actions are voluntary when they follow a decision and involuntary when they happen without decision. But if a decision itself were voluntary every decision would have to be preceded by a decision to decide - An infinite regression which fortunately does not occur. Oddly enough, if we had to decide to decide, we would not be free to decide"

-- Alan Watts

#Decision Quotes #Doe Quotes #Our Actions Quotes

“It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile.”
“Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.”

Source : H. L. Mencken, Marion Elizabeth Rodgers (2010). “H.L. Mencken: Prejudices: First, Second, and Third Series”, Hubsta Ltd
“I never apologize for my efforts to support worthy projects that Alabama.”
“All values in this world are more or less questionable, but the most important thing in life is human kindness.”
“The tree is a slow, enduring force straining to win the sky.”
“The issue of environmental quality is one which transcends traditional political boundaries. It is a cause which can attract, and very sincerely, liberals, conservatives, radicals, reactionaries, freaks, and middle-class straights.”
“My job is to tell good stories, convey meanings, invoke emotion as well as I can. I'd rather be doing that than anything else.”
“You can't get out-fought and out-desired. I don't want to see that again. I won't tolerate less than 100 percent desire. I'm their manager, not their babysitter.”

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