“Whatsoever stirs the stagnant currents, setting these flowing in wholesome directions, promotes brisk spirits and productive thinking. The less of routine, the more of life.” ThinkingSpiritHabitCurrentsSettingSettingsProductiveRoutineSpontaneityStagnant Book:Table-talk Source: Table-talk
“Russia could be, in fact, it would have to be a different Russia, but it could be a splendid ally. I will say this for the Russians: on their - in their favor, they have the intellectual capacity and the habits of mind to act in the world on a strategic scale, and were they do to so in service of a better cause than their current set of grievances, they would be a natural partner.” WorldMindDifferentFactsWould BeCausesNaturalHabitIntellectualCapacityCurrentsPartnersFavorsScalesRussiaAlliesSplendidStrategicGrievanceHabits Of Mind Author:Daniel Fried
“I think we need leadership that can gently and with affection remind us of what we Americans mostly agree upon: civility, kindness, tolerance, humour, et cetera. The current Trump administration seems to thrive on trying to enforce a very odd, fearful agenda, that it tries to disguise in a false garment of fondness for the working-class - despite the fact that its policies seem designed to continue the decades-long habit of marginalizing that group.” ThinkingNeedsTryingLongFactsSeemsClassKindnessGroupsPolicyHumourTrumpHabitAgreeAffectionCurrentsDecadesToleranceDespiteAdministrationOddThriveAgendasFearfulDisguiseWorking ClassCivilityGarmentsFondnessAgree Upon Author:George Saunders
“Detective, I don't know where the boyfriend is, really," I said. And it was true, considering tide, current, and the habits of marine scavengers. -Dexter” KnowsSaidHabitCurrentsTidesConsideringMarineDetectives Author:Jeff Lindsay