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Trusting in Time #5

December 9th, 2007 by mpottle

In a way, modernity is defined by the extent to which life has been brought under human control.
-Russell Banks
The Sweet Hereafter
[paraphrase]

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“Ideas won’t keep…” #4

December 13th, 2007 by mpottle

I don’t want everyone to like me. I should think less of myself if some people did.
-Henry James
If you don’t have enemies, you don’t have a character.
-Paul Newman

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“…wondrous days, surprising days” #52

December 17th, 2007 by mpottle

If you’re there before it’s over, you’re on time.
-Mayor James J. Walker

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“Ideas won’t keep…” #43

December 12th, 2007 by mpottle

… Your life is equipped with a memory function. This should in no way substitute for new experience.
-from a commercial for L.A Gear

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“Ideas won’t keep…” #11

December 13th, 2007 by mpottle

Tell me what you feel in your room when the full moon is shining in upon you… and I will tell you how old you are, and I shall tell you if you are happy.
-Henri Frederic Amiel

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“…wondrous days, surprising days” #42

December 17th, 2007 by mpottle

If you do not believe in yourself, do not blame others if they do not believe in you.
-Brendan Francis

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“…wondrous days, surprising days” #92

December 13th, 2007 by mpottle

You just have to learn not to care about the dust-mice under the beds.
-Margaret Mead

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“But we are more than logical” #4

December 9th, 2007 by mpottle

The world needs anger. The world often continues to allow evil because it isn’t angry enough.
-Bede Jarrett
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“Sweet, sour, bitter, pungent…” #2

December 7th, 2007 by mpottle

A good time to laugh is any time you can.
-Linda Ellerbee
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Trees and Flowing Water #4

December 9th, 2007 by mpottle

Be at peace now and let the tide carry you into calm water. That is all you have to do for the moment.
-Elizabeth Goude
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