“ Mankind, if it is to survive, must choose its leaders by the test of their intellectuality; and, contrarily, leadership must justify itself by its detachment, moderation and power of analysis. John Keegan
“ Forgiveness is a transformative act because it asks you to be a more empathetic and compassionate person, thereby making you better than the person you were when you were first hurt. Kamand Kojouri
“ This earth is His, to Him belong those vast and boundless skies;Both seas within Him rest, and yet in that small pool He lies. Atharvaveda
“ The humanitarian philosophies that have been developed (sometimes under some religious banner and invariably in the face of religious opposition) are human inventions, as the name implies - and our sp… Harry W. Kroto
“ Isn't it strange how wise counsel can cool the hottest head? He made sense but my heart screamed protest. Robin Hobb
“ Jon smiled at him. I'm sorry about your wrist. Robb used the same move on me once, only with a wooden blade. It hurt like seven hells, but yours must be worse. Look, if you want, I can show you how to… George R.R. Martin