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“Humanity is the only species that actively debates whether or not it should maintain the environmental conditions necessary for its own continued existence. Other species do not struggle with this sort of thing.”
― Natalie Kyriacou, Nature's Last Dance: Tales of Wonder in an Age of Extinction

“Thus far, environmental policy worldwide is undertaken much like a school group project which tends to involve grand objectives, paired with an unspoken understanding that no one’s really going to follow through. Across the world, the journey to protect the environment has been long, slow and annoying.”
― Natalie Kyriacou, Nature's Last Dance: Tales of Wonder in an Age of Extinction

“Birdwatching, at first glance, seems like a pursuit designed specifically for people who find stamp collecting too stimulating. But oh, how wrong they would be. Behind the courteous nods, the gentle lift of binoculars and the soft pitter-patter of birder footsteps on dew-dappled gum leaves lies a world of unexpected drama – a scandalous underbelly of rivalry, controversy and intrigue. Indeed, what appears to be a peaceful communion with nature masks a tempest of Shakespearean passion.”
― Natalie Kyriacou, Nature's Last Dance: Tales of Wonder in an Age of Extinction

“In the history of a soul’s evolution there is a critical point of the human incarnation that decides for us whether we stay there, go down or progress upwards. There is a knot of worldly desires impeding us; cut the knot by mastering desires and go forward. This done, progress is assured.”
― Virchand Raghavji Gandhi

“On faith’s battered back calm eyes etch prayers that cool a nation’s hot rage.”
― Aberjhani, The River of Winged Dreams

“They march in the streets and the classrooms and the courtrooms and the parliaments and the boardrooms, and we thought they would stop, but they didn’t. We thought they would grow tired, but still they didn’t. They grew louder and louder until every corner of the world heard their demand: a planet they can live on. That’s what they want, and they keep saying it, and they won’t stop saying it.”
― Natalie Kyriacou, Nature's Last Dance: Tales of Wonder in an Age of Extinction

“We have built cities that scrape the sky, machines that think and a global network that allows people to yell at each other at any time of the day, from any part of the world. But when it comes to the question of whether we should keep our own planet habitable, humans remain curiously undecided”
― Natalie Kyriacou, Nature's Last Dance: Tales of Wonder in an Age of Extinction

“As only dead leaves allow the wind to blow them to and fro, never allow yourself to be swayed by popular opinion.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Caligula was a pervert and a tyrant. If the Roman emperor had any redeeming qualities, they weren’t immediately obvious. Unencumbered by things like morality and ethics, his charm lay largely in his fondness for excess, incest and violence.”
― Natalie Kyriacou, Nature's Last Dance: Tales of Wonder in an Age of Extinction

“Finding yourself after many years, is a treasure like no other.”
― Nancy B. Urbach

“Much like the kākāpō who waddles up a hill, digs a hole and bellows into it to attract a mate, billionaires may be engaging in their own form of bellowing and feather-waving with admirable enthusiasm: They are hoping that somewhere, someone is appreciating just how terribly desirable they are.”
― Natalie Kyriacou, Nature's Last Dance: Tales of Wonder in an Age of Extinction

“I’ve always loved finding things in my environment that bring me joy and excitement! How fun it is to become aware of your surroundings!”
― Nancy B. Urbach

“It’s in tough times, you will find your strength to persevere.”
― Nancy B. Urbach

“Self-happiness can be attained with consistent daily adjustments and practices that bring you joy!”
― Nancy B. Urbach

“Give yourself permission to pause all the noise and just relax.”
― Nancy B. Urbach

“Do not be intimidated but motivated by one another’s accomplishments.”
― Nancy B. Urbach

“The memories of our past can open new doors to understanding today.”
― Nancy B. Urbach

“Loving yourself has never been more important than it is right now.”
― Nancy B. Urbach

“Look, in the course of time, these Parayans will ask for our girls in marriage. Hope you know. I have seen many Pariahs twirling their mustache and licking the leftovers from their teeth to eat. Eleyee! They are not as terrific as the Pallan, in my in-laws village. They will brawl acchee Poochu! ‘The Pallans there are very ruthless. I brought some Pallans from Ramanathapuram district and I know what they are really capable of. You know these Pariahs there were joining communist parties and doing all scheming jobs to intimidate us. You know what happened? They cannot even own 1/3rd of their Kuli (wage). But these Bloody bums! Have now started asking questions and resisting us since they think they are educated. What's their problem now? We are only asking them to follow their ancestral tradition and the jobs they performed for generations; like how they would for other communities,” twirling his mustache, Meesaikarar threateningly called, “Hey Ponna !”
― Oren Tamira, counter-strike: An anthology of dalit short stories

“I don't usually read popular books. Because I know how powerful promotion can be. Most of the time, the great books are hidden from the masses. They are unpopular.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“In the end, democracy gives us popular and handsome men, not geniuses.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“È questo che ci attrae tanto in un paesaggio. L’apparente regolarità asseconda la nostra mente. L’infinita varietà di particolari sazia la nostra anima.”
― Rossella Romano, Quella notte il vento

“Stand behind the stories that are real, not just reel.”
― Chintha Sai Bhargav Reddy

“To be a star is good; to stay in the sky is bad.”
― Tamerlan Kuzgov

“Just because it’s popular doesn’t make it right.”
― Frank Sonnenberg, BECOME: Unleash the Power of Moral Character and Be Proud of the Life You Choose

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“Responsibility is an accountability of action.”
― Zinny Ekechukwu

“True leaders are those who take responsibility of letting those under their leadership help them do well.”
― Zinny Ekechukwu

“Until you win, you will always think nothing is changing at all.”
― Zinny Ekechukwu

“Do you want me to murder everyone here?!”
"“Yes! They’re bad guys!”
― Jess-Liz Cross, Battle for the Photon Core