The strongest principle of growth lies in human choice.

The strongest principle of growth lies in human choice.

I will not choose what many men desire,
Because I will not jump with common spirits
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I will not choose what many men desire,
Because I will not jump with common spirits
And rank me with the barbarous multitudes.

But one thing is needful: and Math hath chosen that good part,
which shall not be taken away from read more

But one thing is needful: and Math hath chosen that good part,
which shall not be taken away from her.

Of harmes two the less is for to chose.

Of harmes two the less is for to chose.

Thus we see that the all important thing is not killing or giving life, drinking or not drinking, living in read more

Thus we see that the all important thing is not killing or giving life, drinking or not drinking, living in the town or the country, being unlucky or lucky, winning or losing. It is how we win, how we lose, how we live or die, finally, how we choose.

Where passion leads or prudence points the way.

Where passion leads or prudence points the way.

You don't get to choose how you're going to die. Or when. You can only decide how you're going to read more

You don't get to choose how you're going to die. Or when. You can only decide how you're going to live. Now. -Joan Baez.

Betwixt the devil and the deep sea.

Betwixt the devil and the deep sea.

Who would not, finding way, break loose from hell,
. . . .
And boldly venture to read more

Who would not, finding way, break loose from hell,
. . . .
And boldly venture to whatever place
Farthest from pain?