"In some ways, risk-taking is the ultimate act of self-indulgence , an obscene insult to the preciousness of life. And yet, how can one dismiss something that persists despite every reasonable theory that it shouldn't?"

-- Sebastian Junger

#Self Quotes #Risk Quotes #Way Quotes

“Sexuality ... is at the same time the most personal of realms and also the realm most carefully constrained by social order.”
“I just like being all over the place and writing whatever comes to mind. Having the tools? It's such a gift.”
“Because there might come a day when there is no flashlight, there is no gun, there is no guiding hand. And I want to be ready for it." (divergent pg.138)”
“I'm overjoyed and beyond honored to be a part of the L'Oreal Paris family. I'm such a fan of L'Oreal Paris not just for all of their amazing products, but for what they stand for.”
“I just loved to play. I liked to study the other ballplayers. I could talk about it for ages, because I played professional ball for 20 years, and I was still learning when I quit.”
“If you cannot stand a spoon upright in the cup, then the coffee is too weak.”

Source : Lawrence Block (2001). “The Thief who Couldn't Sleep”, Center Point Pub
“If you hear someone scream, you shouldn't close the drapes. You should help. You've got to try.”
“I also believe I met William Gaddis once. He did not look Italian.”

Source : David Markson (1995). “Wittgenstein's mistress”, Dalkey Archive Pr

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