If we do not watch, we lose our opportunities; if we do not make haste, we are left behind. Day's Collacon
“Did you never observe the narrow intelligence flashing from the keen eye of a clever rogue—how eager he is, how clearly his paltry soul sees the way to his end; he is the reverse of blind, but his keen eye-sight is forced into the service of evil, and he is mischievous in proportion to his cleverness?” Republic
Engage people with what they expect; it is what they are able to discern and confirms their projections. It settles them into predictable patterns of response, occupying their minds while you wait for the extraordinary moment — that which they cannot anticipate. The Art Of War
This work was strictly voluntary, but any animal who absented himself from it would have his rations reduced by half. Animal Farm
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