These opportunities, then, gave these men the chance they needed, and their great abilities made them recognize it.
~ Niccolò Machiavelli
Those who believe that where great personages are concerned new favors cause old injuries to be forgotten deceive themselves.
If they lacked the opportunity, the strength of their sprit would have been sapped; if they had lacked ability, the opportunity would have been wasted.
Who was this girl who thumbed her nose at two kingdoms and did as she pleased?
~ Mary E. Pearson
I don’t believe in ghosts and neither should you, Kingsley.””Why not? I’ve been in love with a ghost for thirty years.” Kingsley strolled over to the armchair and sat on the ottoman between the other man’s knees. Soren narrowed his eyes at him. “The body’s not even cold yet. Eleanor’s been gone one day and you’re already trying to get me into bed again?” ”Again?” Kingsley laughed and rolled his eyes. “Always. Are you surprised?” Soren shrugged. “Not really.
~ Tiffany Reisz
The pauper is vulnerable to pride and pride is the destroyer of man's glory.
~ Jaachynma N.e. Agu
