“In the struggle between yourself
and the world, second the world.
(Im Kampf zwischen Dir
und der Welt, sekundiere der Welt)”
Source: The Zürau Aphorisms
“But it's never wise to bet against any of the four horsemen long term. Their historical track record is horrifyingly good.”
Source: The End is Always Near: Apocalyptic Moments, from the Bronze Age Collapse to Nuclear Near Misses
“He knew I was unworthy. He knew I was
the worst of sinners.
And yet I dared to come before Him.”
Source: Bound and Determined
“Never place your bet on a sick horse.”
Source: Trees by the river
“I know, right? I really think I want to be a single for a while."
I turn to Jane and say, "I bet you five bucks he'll be in love within four hours."
She laughs. "Make it three and you're on."
"Deal."
We shake.”
Source: Will Grayson, Will Grayson
“I wish BET did more to represent the full spectrum of black experiences in a balanced manner. If you watch BET, you get the sense that the only way black people succeed is through professional sports, music, or marrying/fucking/being a baby mama of someone who is involved with professional sports or music.”
“You just need to discover your superpower and bet on it.”
Source: Norina Luciano
“Every month that you send a check to the life insurance company, you're making a bet with them. Don't worry, one day you'll win.”
“Do not bet your love, on your IQ.”
“The bet comes to the place it knows,
It does not miss its former path,
No kind of magic holds it back
It comes to those who give it water.”
Source: Ancient Egyptian Literature, Volume I: The Old and Middle Kingdoms