“Running, close companion to death, summons us to the most vivid acts of life. Our ancestors (we have forgotten) ran for food and for love, love and lust. For us, a prime symbol of sexuality is the automobile. For the ancients it was the chase, the foot race. Satyr and nymph, maiden and god, hot pursuit. The mythic hunters, Diana and Atalanta, available only to the males, men or gods, who could outrun them; death to all others.”
This book delves into the strategies, techniques, and mental approaches that contribute to achieving excellence in sports. more
George Leonard was an American writer known for his works in the fields of Eastern philosophy and meditation. His writings delve deeply into themes of personal growth, self-actualization, and the development of the mind. more
“What if you're practicing wrong? Then you get very good at doing something wrong.”
“The more you move in rhythm with someone, the closer you become with that person.”
“We are opening up an enormous new era in archaeology. Time capsules in the deep oceans.”
“Media scrutiny is a great trademark of the American political arena.”