“The three weapons to use against axe cuts are: (a) sense enough not to get cut, (b) a good working knowledge of how to apply a tourniquet, if the worst occurs, and (c) a philosophical attitude.” Common SenseCountry LifeChopping WoodCountry WisdomThe WoodsThe Woodcutter Book:We Took to the Woods Source: We Took to the Woods
“So what to do? . . . She shook her head impatiently. Choice is a largely delusional concept, her tutor used to say. Whether in politics, morals or shopping, we have far less than we imagine. In the end what we have to do often doesn't even figure on our list of pseudo-options.” The Woodcutter Author:Reginald Hill