Random Quotes

I got tagged by Trishlet and I did not even know that she knew about this blog.

The rules are simple: look through random quotes and pick five from this list that in some way identify you. Then, explain why that identification is appropropriate.

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You cannot simultaneously prevent and prepare for war.

Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955), (attributed)

No offence to Al but I think I like “Fighting for peace is like fucking for virginity” better. Though I don’t know who said it. It defines me because I am pro peace.

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Love thy neighbour as yourself, but choose your neighbourhood.

Louise Beal

Speaking to the nature of being happy with your situation as nothing is perfect and the grass is always greener kinda mentality. At the same time it is important that one takes some responsibility in this life for this life. It defines me because I am picky about who I let into my life and yet I still believe in (and try to practice) a general love for humankind.

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No matter how nice the company one might be with, however, it is never pleasant to have a rifle pointed at one's back.

Meg Cabot, (Jenny Carroll), Sanctuary, 2002

This is so true brothers and sisters. There is nothing like the serious questioning of the continuance of ones own mortality by another to put a damper on the day. That said surviving such an incident can be quite the character builder. It defines me because the statement is somewhat absurd and very true and I just dig that kind of stuff, must be my Gemini moon.

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The greatest conflicts are not between two people but between one person and himself.

Garth Brooks, Country Music

Wow Garth I am impressed. Simple statement and I agree.

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The lesson which life repeats and constantly enforces is 'look under foot.' You are always nearer the divine and the true sources of your power than you think.

John Burroughs (1837 - 1921)

Defines me because I also believe that the divine resides in the ordinary.

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I am looking for others to tag right now. I don't know others that blog really.