"The last advance of reason is to recognize that it is surpassed by innumerable things; it is feeble if it cannot realize that."

-- Blaise Pascal

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“Motherhood: 24/7 on the frontlines of humanity. Are you man enough to try it?”
“If you are part of a society that votes, then do so. There may be no candidates and no measures you want to vote for ... but there are certain to be ones you want to vote against. In case of doubt, vote against. By this rule you will rarely go wrong.”
“Suspense left my life a long time ago, now it has returned. I do not care for it.”

Source : Ben Marcus (2012). “The Flame Alphabet”, p.269, Vintage
“But, yeah, as far as Asian Americans go, I hope they know they can look at me and see that they can do music on their own, within a band or just on their own, and not feel like there's any barriers. I've never felt any particular barriers myself, being who I am.”
“I used to pray that God would do this or that; now I pray that God will make His will known to me.”
“Whoop it up for liberty! After Ireland is free, says the patriot who won't touch socialism, we will protect all classes, and if you won't pay your rent you will be evicted same as now. But the evicting party, under command of the sheriff, will wear green uniforms and the Harp without the Crown, and the warrant turning you out on the roadside will be stamped with the arms of the Irish Republic. Now, isn't that worth fighting for?”
“You know that you have been stabbed when you feel the deep pain of betrayal.”

Source : Les Parrott (1996). “High-Maintenance Relationships: How to Handle Impossible People”, Tyndale House Pub
“I always recommend rewiring vintage lighting. It's not a bargain if your house burns down.”

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