"The clouds may drop down titles and estates, and wealth may seek us, but wisdom must be sought."

-- Edward Young

#Wisdom Quotes #Clouds Quotes #Titles Quotes

“In my subconscious, my books were part of a single emotional journey.”
“Mort Meskin was a consummate professional, dedicated to his work. A great talent.”
“To call the American role in the world imperial was, for many who did so, a way of asserting that the United States was misusing its power beyond its borders and, in so doing, subverting its founding political principles within them.”

Source : Michael Mandelbaum (2009). “The Case for Goliath: How America Acts As the World's Government in the Twenty-First Century”, p.4, PublicAffairs
“I think that sometimes I've been a little too nice. I think you have to have a balance. When you're too nice people take you for granted, they take you for a fool I think.”
“Most strong players are completely self-centered.... They are blind to how other people feel or else simply don't care.”
“By any reasonable standard, Riverside Drive would be considered the best street in New York. Where else, after all, are there such views-not of a narrow river, as there is across town, but of one of the noblest rivers in the United States.”
“I would say healthcare in Vietnam is so-so. There are several international clinics that are good but expensive and the care offered is limited.”

Source : Source: www.expatarrivals.com
“How is it that one woman isâ€¦enoughâ€¦for three men?â€ â€œI donâ€™t know.â€ â€œShe must be a very talented courtesan.â€ â€œCallie.â€ â€œWell, that was what she was. Wasnâ€™t it?â€ â€œYes.â€ â€œHow very fascinating!â€ She smiled brightly. â€œIâ€™ve never met a courtesan, you know.â€ â€œI could have surmised as such.â€ â€œShe looked just as I imagined they did! Well, she was rather prettier.â€ Ralstonâ€™s eyes darted around the room as though he was looking for the quickest escape route. â€œCallie. Wouldnâ€™t you rather gamble than talk about courtesans?”

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