"For me, and for thousands with similar inclinations, the most important passion of life is the overpowering desire to escape periodically from the clutches of a mechanistic civilization. To us the enjoyment of solitude, complete independence, and the beauty of undefiled panoramas is absolutely essential to happiness."

-- Bob Marshall

#Passion Quotes #Journey Quotes #Civilization Quotes

“I liken myself to someone who built the house he will live in one day and is preparing to furnish it.”
“About the only time losing is more fun than winning is when you're fighting temptation.”
“Be strong and follow your own convictions. You can't assume there is a lot of time to do what you like. This is what David Bowie is afraid of: that he will die before he gets a chance to make a real strong contribution.”
“If you're always in a hurry, always trying to get ahead of the other guy, or someone else's performance is what motivates you, then that person is in control of you.”
“Christmas sweaters are only acceptable as a cry for help.”
“When you have a crime against humanity that is so awesome in scale and death, it is more than permissible to look around and say, who recently has been declaring war on the United States? Of course, the compass points straight to bin Laden.”
“Give thy mind to books and libraries, and the literature and lore of the ages will give thee the wisdom of sage and seer.”

Source : Newell Dwight Hillis (2012). “The Investment of Influence A Study of Social Sympathy and Service”, p.42, tredition
“Hinduism is a relentless pursuit of Truth. "Truth is God" and if today it has become moribund, inactive, irresponsive to growth, it is because we are fatigued; and as soon as the fatigue is over, Hinduism will burst upon the world with a brilliance perhaps unknown before.”

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