"We lose everything because everything remains except us. And therefore any form of posterity may be an affront, and perhaps any memory, as well."

-- Javier MarÃas

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“It has therefore been justly observed that however honestly the coin of a country may conform to its standard, money made of gold and silver is still liable to fluctuations in value, not only to accidental, and temporary, but to permanent and natural variations, in the same manner as other commodities.”
“Sure, you can choose the safety and predictability of the cage, forfeiting the adventure God has destined for you. But you won't be the only one missing out or losing out. When you lack the courage to chase the Wild Goose, the opportunity costs are staggering. Who might not hear about the love of God if you don't seize the opportunity to tell them? Who might be stuck in poverty, stuck in ignorance, stuck in pain if you're not there to help free them? Where might the advance of God's kingdom in the world stall out because you weren't there on the front lines?”
“When I was a child, our summer days were spent swimming; chlorine in my hair was like perfume to me.”
“The less you know, the more you believe.”

Source : "Song: "Last Night on Earth" (Album: "21st Century Breakdown")". 2009.
“I love that people can't place me. They don't know my name. That's 'mission accomplished' in my world.”
“I hope that my work helps people - that's the thing that drives me and keeps me going.”

Source : Source: www.marieclaire.com
“Living in New York is like being at some terrible late-night party. You're tired, you've had a headache since you arrived, but you can't leave because then you'd miss the party.”

Source : Simon Hoggart (1990). “America: A User's Guide”, HarperCollins
“I'm not sure that it's possible to write a novel about people who don't transgress or stumble, people who don't surprise themselves with the things they do, people who can explain all their actions with perfect logical consistency. At least it's not possible for me to write that sort of novel.”

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