"There is held to be no surer test of civilization than the increase per head of the consumption of alcohol and tobacco. Yet alcohol and tobacco are recognizable poisons, so that their consumption has only to be carried far enough to destroy civilization altogether."

-- Havelock Ellis

#Civilization Quotes #Alcohol Quotes #Poison Quotes

“I wanted to find out if we went to the NFL and really took care of guys, really cared about each and every individual, what would happen?”

Source : "Lotus pose on two" by Alyssa Roenigk, www.espn.com. August 21, 2013.
“What I have done cannot be taken from me.”
“Why d'ye talk to yourself?' 'It assures me of a good listener.”
“People like to lay their whole life, and all of their own secrets out in front of the world. They make money off of it, and find satisfaction that way. I personally don't believe in that. I think it can be hurtful to yourself and those around you.”
“Out of these ashes beauty will rise.”

Source : Song: Beauty Will Rise, Album: Beauty Will Rise, 2009
“The drug plans our seniors choose will define their health care options for years to come. If they do not make a decision and wait until the May 15 deadline passes, they will face penalties and higher prices for the drugs that they need.”
“The act of reading is a partnership. The author builds a house, but the reader makes it a home.”
“A book lying idle on a shelf is wasted ammunition. Like money, books must be kept in constant circulation. Lend and borrow to the maximum.”

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