Thorsson Mechanical Phoenix Quotes & Sayings

Emperor Bharat's empire could be described as the apogee of the feminine way of life - of freedom, passion, beauty. At its best, it is compassionate, creative and especially nurturing towards the weak. But as feminine civilisations decline, they tend to become corrupt, irresponsible and decadent.
The masculine way of life is defined by truth, duty and honour. At its peak, masculine civilisations are efficient, just and egalitarian. But as they decline, they become fanatical, rigid and especially harsh towards the weak. — Amish Tripathi

War's an auction where whoever can pay the most in damage and still be standing wins. — David Mitchell

Hilarious, insightful, and smart. A must-read for anyone who wears clothes. — Chelsea Handler

No one knows we're there, no one sees us. We never leave the room. I think about the secret voice you use when you make love. No one but that person will ever hear it. And here, we listen to each other, but we lock it in with touch, and the room vacuum seals it to stay fresh until we can breathe together again. When he breaks the silence it is to say, I want you to know that, when you get pregnant, nothing is going to change except your dress size. — Emma Forrest

The chief mourner does not always attend the funeral. — Ralph Waldo Emerson

I'd like to go back to poetry again. I really, really revere good poetry. It's been my private discipline. — Alice Sebold

In Desert Storm, we had too many troops; in Afghanistan probably not enough for the major commitment we have made. — Alexander Haig

Each movie was a challenge for me, as a man, as an actor. After each movie, something changed in my life, in my character ... — Omar Sy

There is no safety. There is only forgetfulness. — Richard Powers