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The people I distrust most are those who want to improve our lives but have only one course of action.

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There is only one true wealth in all the universe--living time.

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To exist is to stand out, away from the background," The Preacher said. "You aren't thinking or really existing unless you're willing to risk even you...more

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There is no escape—we pay for the violence of our ancestors.

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A ruler must learn to persuade and not to compel... he must lay the best coffee hearth to attract the finest men... a good ruler has to learn his worl...more

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The flesh surrenders itself. Eternity takes back its own. Our bodies stirred these waters briefly, danced with a certain intoxication before the love ...more

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For what do you hunger, Lord?” Moneo ventured.“For a humankind which can make truly long-term decisions. Do you know the key to that ability, Moneo?”“...more