"The wolf exerts a powerful influence on the human imagination. It takes your stare and turns it back on you"

-- Barry Lopez

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“There is no dishonor in losing the race. There is only dishonor in not racing because you are afraid to lose.”

Source : Garth Stein (2008). “The Art of Racing in the Rain”, Harper
“As a human being, one has been endowed with just enough intelligence to be able to see clearly how utterly inadequate that intelligence is when confronted with what exists.”
“It is the acquisition of skills in particular, irrespective of their utility, that is potent in making life meaningful. Since man has no inborn skills, the survival of the species has depended on the ability to acquire and perfect skills. Hence the mastery of skills is a uniquely human activity and yields deep satisfaction.”
“Hope is like yeast, you know, rising under warmth.”

Source : Leif Enger (2007). “Peace Like a River”, p.106, Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
“I am what is called a professor emeritusâ€”from the Latin e, 'out,' and meritus, 'so he ought to be.”
“Therefore, this is a question of whether we, humans, can change our culture and begin to truly care for all Creation, nurture all Life and thereby avert our own extinction. As such, this is a deeply spiritual issue and we can begin to act today, regardless of age. But the good news is that this is not a question of whether we will change our culture, but a question of when.”
“I stopped worrying about the start. The end is what's important.”

Source : "Usain Bolt Wins Gold In 100 Meters, Setting Olympic Record At London Games" by Chris Greenberg, www.huffingtonpost.com. August 5, 2012.
“If you don't know how to do it, get around someone else who does.”

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