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E. M. Delafield

"Does not a misplaced optimism exist, common to all mankind, leading on to false conviction that social engagements, if dated sufficiently far ahead, will never really materialize?"

Source : E. M. Delafield (2015). “The Collected Works of E. M. Delafield (Illustrated): The Provincial Lady Series, Zella Sees Herself, The War-Workers, Consequences, Gay Life, The Heel of Achilles, Humbug, Messalina of the Suburbs (Including Short Stories and Plays)”, p.16, e-artnow

E. M. Delafield

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“Offense at Indiana is not equal opportunity. Those players who shoot best are going to shoot most. It is important that every player know his offensive limitations. It is also important that a player know who the best shooter is on the team. When a passer has the option of passing to two players, I expect him to get the ball to the best shooter. I continually stop practice and ask players who the best shooter is and I expect them to know. It is important that you get the ball to your best shooter.”
“The most startling aspect of the nutrition situation in India is that it is not much of an issue in public debates and electoral politics.”
“Dream, but expect nothing. Desire, but expect nothing. Hope, but expect nothing. Release your need to control and gain real control.”
“Everyone is so afraid of death, but the real sufis just laugh: nothing tyrannizes their hearts. What strikes the oyster shell does not damage the pearl”
“Based on my experience; I would develop fast speed before anything else. Get your young runners so they can run and teach them speed.”

Source : Interview with Mick Grant, John Molvar, www.youthrunner.com. January 12, 2011.
“If there is anything that is important to America, it is that you are not a prisoner of the past.”
“Effectiveness in teaching the Bible is purchased at the price of much study, some of it lonely, all of it tiring.”
“nothing is stronger or better founded than the sentiments for which we can give no reason.”

"Does not a misplaced optimism exist, common to all mankind, leading on to false conviction that social engagements, if dated sufficiently far ahead, will never really materialize?"

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