"We are never far from the lilt and swirl of living water. Whether to fish or swim or paddle, of only to stand and gaze, to glance as we cross a bridge, all of us are drawn to rivers, all of us happily submit to their spell. We need their familiar mystery. We need their fluent lives interflowing with our own."

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Source : John Daniel (2009). “The Far Corner: Northwestern Views on Land, Life, and Literature”, p.108, Counterpoint

John Daniel

#Bridges Quotes #Rivers Quotes #Water Quotes

“I don't think racism can be eliminated in my lifetime ... or my children's or grandchildren's. But I think it's something we have to strive for. I'm going to keep working toward that day coming.”
“You should give it to Max, Liesel. See if you can leave it on the bedside table, like all the other things." Liesel watched him as if he'd gone insane. "How, though?" Lightly, he tapped her skull with his knuckles. "Memorize it. Then write it down for him.”
“I'm not a flying fan. I can't bear it.”
“We all press buttons in relationships, in our dealings with people, without thinking what it really means. We all knock along without questioning what kind of situation we're in. We may often be in a very good one, but we don't even appreciate the good situations. We're lazy. Or we're scared. Or we just don't notice.”
“Take nothing on its looks; take everything on evidence. There's no better rule.”
“A friend may be waiting behind a stranger's face.”
“You have to approach people with the truth and with love, and with what's right. I was determined to get the truth out because I knew that the truth would set me free.”
“It is amazing where God will take you when you are willing to follow. Life is full of surprises when we choose mystery over security.”

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