"And what do the Theban hoplites see in this extended rending of the sky, this white-bright glory of Enlil's lightning? The future, but not theirs: paired cavalry fighters; formed ranks of armored death; grim men on their tall horses with lightning limning weapons tailored to the task; men spoiling for a fight if the gods allowed - the Sacred Band of Stepsons, out from shadows and the dark."

-- Janet Morris

#Horse Quotes #Commitment Quotes #Dark Quotes

“Life is too short to be taken seriously.”
“Letâ€™s reserve judgment for people who beat their children, sell their daughters into prostitution, or deny women the right to make decisions about their bodies and their lives.”
“I first began to read religious books at school, and especially the Bible, when I was eleven years old; and almost immediately commenced a habit of secret prayer.”

Source : Francis William Newman (1850). “Phases of Faith; or, passages from the history of my creed”, p.1
“Words are magical in the way they affect the minds of those who use them.”
“There's no question this is where I want to live. Never has been.”
“There are two kinds of people: those who say to God, 'Thy will be done,' and those to whom God says, 'All right, then, have it your way.'”
“We will not fall, we will not fail; for our homes will be founded on Jesus Christ.”
“Women were quite terrifying until I was older. I think that's partly down to confidence.”

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