A man can only lead when others accept him as their leader, and he has only as much authority as his subjects give to him.
“I think it's good for a person to spend time alone. It gives them an opportunity to discover who they are and to figure out why they are always alone.”
― I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence
― I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence
“The trouble is if you don’t spend your life yourself, other people spend it for you.”
― Five Finger Exercise
― Five Finger Exercise
“Though my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light;
I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.”
― Twilight Hours: A Legacy of Verse
I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.”
― Twilight Hours: A Legacy of Verse
“I never change, I simply become more myself.”
― Solstice
― Solstice
“Live not for Battles Won.
Live not for The-End-of-the-Song.
Live in the along.”
― Report from Part One
Live not for The-End-of-the-Song.
Live in the along.”
― Report from Part One
50 books to read before you die
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People who are new to classic books can discuss which books to read and what they think of books they have already read. People who are experienced wi ...more
Bangalore bookworms and bibliophiles (BBB)
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A place for book lovers of Bangalore to meet, connect and have conversations (online and real life!) Just discussion about books! By book lovers! No ...more
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