"In this world goodness is destined to be defeated. But a man must go down fighting. That is the victory. To do anything less is to be less than a man."

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Source : Walker Percy (2011). “The Moviegoer”, p.27, Open Road Media

Walker Percy

#Fighting Quotes #Men Quotes #Victory Quotes

“It's no accident that capitalism has brought with it progress, not merely in production but also in knowledge. Egoism and competition are, alas, stronger forces than public spirit and sense of duty.”
“Knowledge of other people's beliefs and ways of thinking must be used to build bridges, not to create conflicts.”
“If you're going to be a bear, be a grizzly.”
“Those with a low view of the Bible should not attempt listening prayer, for it can lead into dangerous gnostic listening.”

Source : Leanne Payne (1999). “Listening Prayer: Learning to Hear God's Voice and Keep a Prayer Journal”, p.27, Baker Books
“There were two different expectations in this land of the future. On the one hand the the optimistic belief in an unending progress with millenarianistic overtones and on the other hand the doomsday expectation of the final battle of Armageddon. Both are perspectives are uniquely American and both are inter-related.”
“I don't watch a lot of TV, to be honest. With three kids I have my hands full.”
“Don't like to do anything half-heartedly, even if it is a wicked and self-destructive avocation like smoking cigars”
“You are responsible for your life. It doesn't matter what your Mama did. It doesn't matter what your Daddy didn't do. You are responsible for your life.”

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