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Category Archives: Sunday’s Wisdom
Sunday’s Wisdom 201: Meeting Fate
“You cannot alter your fate, my prince. However, you can rise to meet it if you choose.” – the Wise Woman, Princess Mononoke As I celebrated the milestone of two hundred quotes last week, I thought about what quote to … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #200: The Equality of Death
“My point is, everybody dies, son. Some now, some later. From brothel girl to emperor.” – Jigo, Princess Mononoke Well, now that’s a rather morbid quote for my… two hundredth quote?! Wow, I’ve actually been doing this blog for two … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #199: Becoming a Man
“Our time together, it’s a ritual, a symbol. It means something to your father. I hope it was not entirely forgettable for you. But it doesn’t make you a man. You do that yourself.” – Inara Serra, Firefly Episode 7, … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom# 198: Teaching Manhood
“How long do you usually get to teach a boy to be a man?” “Wrong question. You can never teach that. You can only teach the things you think a man ought to know, mayhap have some say in the … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #197: Hard Work
“It is not luck you need now; it is hard work and the willingness to do it.” – Allystaire, Ordination By Daniel Ford Continuing my newfound love of Ford’s Paladin Trilogy, a quote from its titular lead character. 🙂 This … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #196: On the Limits of Justice
“Ya din’t kill those men t’heal anythin’. Be a trap t’start thinkin’ that way.” – Mol, Ordination By Daniel Ford I just stumbled onto the Paladin trilogy by Daniel Ford, and you may expect a pretty glowing review of the … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #195: Other People’s Stuff
“I don’t deserve it. I haven’t earned it. You don’t earn other people’s wives‘ fur coats!” – Doloris Van Cartier, Sister Act It has been so long since I last saw this movie, and still this quote has stayed with … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom 194: A Cage is a Cage
“A gilded cage is still a cage.” – From Rika Outcast: A Tale of Mercenaries, Cyborgs, and Mechanized Infantry, by M.D. Cooper A cage made of gold is every bit as confining as one made of iron, and all the … Continue reading
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Sunday’s Wisdom #193: Respectful Liking
“My way of being polite or however it’s… well, it’s the only way I have of showing you that I like you: I’m showing respect.” – Simon Tam, Firefly Episode 7, “Jaynestown” It is my firm belief that healthy relationships … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom 192: “Our” Witch
“Cut her down.” “The girl is a witch.” “Yeah, but she’s our witch. So cut her the hell down.” – Malcolm Reynolds & the Patriarch, Firefly Episode 5, “Safe” It is worth noting that those last few words are accompanied … Continue reading
