"Lions, wolves, and vultures don't live together in herds, droves or flocks. Of all animals of prey, man is the only sociable one. Every one of us preys upon his neighbor, and yet we herd together."

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Source : John Gay (1791). “The Beggar's Opera: A Comic Opera”, p.73

John Gay

#Men Quotes #Animal Quotes #Together Quotes

“The purpose of Zen is the perfection of character.”
“If you rely exclusively on the advice of others, you may make terrible mistakes. Your heart knows what you need. Other people have other agendas.”
“I now feel that I have a moral duty to course correct and say wait a minute, it's not just for adults.”

Source : Big Think Interview, bigthink.com.
“The simplest and most basic meaning of the symbol of the Goddess is the acknowledgment of the legitimacy of female power as a beneficent and independent power.”
“It's not the tales of Stephen King that I've read, I need protection from the things in my head . . .”
“Snarky, sexy and so much fun. Sugar Jamison is sure to be a hit!.”
“If you write a hundred short stories and they're all bad, that doesn't mean you've failed. You fail only if you stop writing.”
“Peace is not something you fight for With bombs and missiles that kill, Nor can it be won in a "battle of words" One fashions by scheming and skill For those who are greedy and warlike, Whose avarice for power cannot cease, Can never contribute in helping To bring this world nearer to peace For in seeking peace for all people There is only one place to begin And that is in each home and heart- For the fortress of peace is within!”

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