"The love of violence is an aspect of our humanity. Even the weak wish to be strong primarily so they can wield the whip."

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Source : Dan Simmons (2009). “Carrion Comfort”, p.267, Macmillan

Dan Simmons

#Being Strong Quotes #Humanity Quotes #Wish Quotes

“At the same time, I would add that the American people have a lot of courage.”
“I am a big believer in love. Love for me is what got me through.”

Source : Interview with Lisa Rueff, www.marandapleasantmedia.com. August 1, 2014.
“Don't forget that the only two things people read in a story are the first and last sentences. Give them blood in the eye on the first one.”
“I have no sense of nationalism, only a cosmic consciousness of belonging to the human family.”

Source : Rosika Schwimmer “Rosika Schwimmer, Appelant Vs. United States of America, Appellee”
“It would be nice to be on the charts again, nice to be recognised.”
“It opens our eyes to many quite weird possibilities about disease that most medical scientists, tending to be unaware of current evolutionary thought, don't think of.”
“This desk of mine is one at which a man may die, but from which he cannot resign.”
“When humans understand Tao, we understand the Tao within ourselves, not the true Tao. Tao doesn't belong to any one or any place; Tao is natural. It doesn't matter where you go, it will always be there. No one can claim ownership of it.”

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