"The Unconscious Civilisation There is a certain terrifying dignity to the big ideologies. With the stroke of an intellectual argument the planet is put in its place. Only the bravest or the most foolish of individuals would not become passive before such awe inspiring destinies."

-- John Ralston Saul

#Destiny Quotes #Political Quotes #Intellectual Quotes

“I wouldn't want to forget anything, even the weird stuff and the bad stuff. It makes you who you are.”

Source : "Amber Benson - Interview at Madame Tussaud's". BBC Cult Interview, www.bbc.co.uk. December 10, 2003.
“Imitating paper isn't the goal; the goal is surpassing paper.”
“Even under a harsh God-and I do not believe in a harsh God-one is entitled to serenity in old age.”
“You had to make an appointment to see her. But it was just a crazy spectacle, people filing past.”
“I'd rather live a hard life of fact than a sweet life of lies.”
“I can conceive of no reason for all this administration of the higher to the lower, unless it be for the purpose of advancing our Father's children along the lines of eternal progression.”
“Compassion naturally creates a positive atmosphere, and as a result you feel peaceful and content.”
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