"Time is found in the calibration of the individual to the timing of a collective endeavour, the social grace that less clock-bound societies must practise."

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Source : "The 'leap second' is a timely reminder" by Jay Griffiths, www.theguardian.com. June 29, 2012.

Jay Griffiths

#Grace Quotes #Timing Quotes #Individual Quotes

“I use the rules to frustrate the law. But I didn't set up the ground rules.”

Source : New York Times, September 20, 1970.
“Yeah, I know there's been all this talk this year especially about the 3-point shot and can you win shooting it. There's a lot of different styles that can work. You have to base it on your own personnel.”
“But by all means, keep moving.”
“The day is cold, and dark, and dreary; It rains, and the wind in never weary; The vine still clings to the mouldering wall, But at every gust the dead leaves fall, And the day is dark and dreary.”
“You shouldn't believe everything you hear you're young, not stupid.”
“I'm really into Greek yogurt, fruit and almonds. Those are my 'go-to' snacks.”
“How much we can do depends on how much we think we can do. When you really believe you can do more, your mind thinks creatively and shows you the way.”

Source : David J Schwartz (2016). “The Magic of Thinking Big”, p.128, Random House
“I'm fascinated by musicians who don't completely understand their territory; that's when you do your best work.”

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