"In Hindu philosophy the whole creation is regarded as the Vishnu Lila, the play of Vishnu. Lila means dance or play. Also in Hindu philosophy, they call the world illusion; and in Latin the root of the word illusion is ludere, to play."

-- Alan Watts

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“What a horrifying notion," he said. "A creature with the power to take over one's mind.”

Source : Kristin Cashore (2009). “Fire”, p.14, Penguin
“Some things feel really good to sing: there's a physical aspect, but there's more to it - a deeper place you go to.”
“I happen to be a very passionate person, so when I first feel emotional pain, I take it very hard. I'll more than likely have a mild breakdown for a few moments, but I allow myself to feel these emotions, release them, and learn to use that hurt as my strength for change. I believe that you can take all experiences and use them as knowledge and fuel to be a better person.”

Source : Interview with Maranda Pleasant, www.marandapleasantmedia.com.
“A magician is an actor playing the part of a magician.”

Source : Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin, Louis Hoffmann (2011). “Secrets of Conjuring and Magic: Or How to Become a Wizard”, p.43, Cambridge University Press
“In a strange room you must empty yourself for sleep. And before you are emptied for sleep, what are you. And when you are emptied for sleep, what are you. And when you are emptied for sleep you are not. And when you are filled with sleep, you never were. I don't know what I am. I don't know if I am or not.”
“The release of 'Chinese Democracy' marks a historic moment in rock n' roll.”

Source : "Guns N'Roses' 'chinese democracy' makes radio debut" by Chris Harris, www.mtv.com. October 22, 2008.
“The pine stays green in winter... wisdom in hardship.”
“The those two great medicines: Diet and Self-Control.”

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