"When we talk of flood control, we usually think of dams and deeper river channels, to impound the waters or hurry their run-off. Yet neither is the ultimate solution, simply because floods are caused by the flow of water downhill. If the hills are wooded, that flow is checked. If there is a swamp at the foot of the hills, the swamp sponges up most of the excess water, restores some of it to the underground water supply and feeds the remainder slowly into the streams. Strip the hills, drain the boglands, and you create flood conditions inevitably. Yet that is what we have been doing for years."

-- Hal Borland

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“Most human organizations that fall short of their goals do so not because of stupidity or faulty doctrines, but because of internal decay and rigidification.”
“There are three distinct comings of the Lord of which I know: His coming to men, His coming into men, and His coming against men.”
“Digital music boils down the actual musical experience.”

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“The rich invest their money and spend what is left; the poor spend their money and invest what is left.”
“The moment an inspiring thought enters your heart, appreciate it as a dear guest visiting you that day.”
“Even though we can't communicate using the same language, we use music instead.”
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