August 25, 2004

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Some thoughts for the day

    By Jack Grant

Time is that quality of nature which keeps events from happening all at once. Lately it doesn't seem to be working.
   -Anonymous

To conquer the enemy without resorting to war is the most desirable. The highest form of generalship is to conquer the enemy by strategy.
   -Sun Tzu

Indifference and neglect often do much more damage than outright dislike.
   -J. K. Rowling

Human beings are perhaps never more frightening than when they are convinced beyond doubt that they are right.
   -Laurens Van der Post

Try to relax and enjoy the crisis.
   -Ashleigh Brilliant

Posted by Jack Grant at 10:10 on 25 August 2004
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