"I could not see the speedometer, and was not accustomed to travelling in an open vehicle, but I estimated that we were consistently exceeding the speed limit. Discordant sound, wind, risk of deathâ€”I tried to assume the mental state that I used at the dentist."

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Source : Graeme Simsion (2014). “The Rosie Project: A Novel”, p.93, Simon and Schuster

Graeme Simsion

#Wind Quotes #Risk Quotes #Sound Quotes

“You talk to your enemies, not just your friends.”

Source : "Hardball" with Mike Barnicle, www.nbcnews.com. December 7, 2006.
“The meaning of our self is not to be found in its separateness from God and others, but in the ceaseless realization of yoga, of union; not on the side of the canvas where it is blank, but on the side where the picture is being painted.”
“The time between your first major fight with your best friend until you make up is, for a teenage girl, about as long as it took for God to create the universe. . . . It's excellent training for having a boyfriend.”

Source : Brando Skyhorse (2010). “The Madonnas of Echo Park: A Novel”, p.138, Simon and Schuster
“Freedom is merely privilege extended, unless enjoyed by one and all.”

Source : Song: The Internationale
“The reason humans experience so much more stress than other species isn't just because we think more, but also because we think differently.”
“My involvement with UNICEF is particularly important to me because it is UNICEF that introduced me to volunteerism, thereby helping me to set my own personal standard of contributing my time and giving back to others. Working on behalf of UNICEF's lifesaving efforts is one of my most valued roles.”
“His voice leads us not into timid discipleship but into bold witness.”
“A good goal is one that is important and beautiful.”

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