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The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is week. [Matthew 26:41].
The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is week. [Matthew 26:41].
Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.
Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.
No man ever became great or good except through many and great mistakes.
No man ever became great or good except through many and great mistakes.
I'm not a combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict by raising the issues before I read more
I'm not a combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict by raising the issues before I or others burn their boats.
Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have read more
Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have known better; the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most; that has made it possible for evil to triumph.
One might as well try to ride two horses moving in different directions, as to try to maintain in equal read more
One might as well try to ride two horses moving in different directions, as to try to maintain in equal force two opposing or contradictory sets of desires.
It is sometimes necessary to lie damnably in the interests of the nation.
It is sometimes necessary to lie damnably in the interests of the nation.
Grab the broom of anger and drive off the beast of fear.
Grab the broom of anger and drive off the beast of fear.
I have always hated that damn James Bond. I'd like to kill him.
I have always hated that damn James Bond. I'd like to kill him.