“There are monstrous changes taking place in the world, forces shaping a future whose face we do not know. Some of these forces seem evil to us, perhaps not in themselves but because their tendency is to eliminate other things we hold good.” KnowsWorldSeemsFacesEvilForceTendenciesMonstrousPlaces In The WorldMagnificence Book:East of Eden Source: East of Eden
“It's stupid to claim that one human being is special, or picked out by God, when in fact there are hundreds of millions of human beings in the world, and God knows how many millions of people long dead who have been lost to history, all of whom were probably special to someone.” PeopleKnowsWorldHumansLongHas BeensFactsLostHuman BeingsMillionsKnow HowSpecialStupidClaimsGod KnowsMagnificence Author:Louis de Bernieres
“Pride was his life force; for us it was a live nerve that he could teach us to brush. One stroke, a good practice, and we could tingle for days ... First, he found the pride in each of us, then he taught us how good it could feel. What he was ultimately after was for every one of us to learn to light our own fires and glow our brightest.” FeelsFirstsLightFoundForceSportsTeachPracticeFireTaughtPrideNervesStrokesBrushesTaught Us Book:Giant Steps Source: Giant Steps
“False teammates are like our shadows. They keep close to us when we are all walking in the sunshine, but they are gone the instant we just go into the shade, let alone the darkness.” SportsDarknessGoneWalkingShadowInstantSunshineShadeTeammate Author:John Kessel
“If you are serious about volleyball, the only months to stop playing are those without a vowel.” IfsSportsSeriousMonthsVolleyballVowels Author:John Kessel
“I try to perfect my strong points and make my weaknesses adequate.” TryingStrongSportsPerfectWeaknessAdequate Author:Billie Jean King
“There are three choices in life and sport - either you do it, you don't do it or you think about it. Most humans think about it. We will do it.” ThinkingHumansChoicesThreeSportsLife Choices Author:John Kessel
“Never mishandle hope or self-confidence - those are elements of life, not just a game.” SelfGamesSportsElementsSelf ConfidenceElements Of Life Author:John Kessel
“Being left-handed has its advantages in volleyball. Few people know enough about your spike and serve to give you advice.” PeopleKnowsGivingEnoughLeftSportsAdviceAdvantageVolleyballLeft Handed Author:John Kessel