We are like sculptors, constantly carving out of others the image we long for, need, love or desire, often against reality, against their benefit, and always, in the end, a disappointment, because it does not fit them.
— Anais Nin {via}
The present is a gift. That’s why it’s called present!
— Jimmy Cliff
Name the trick you want and I’ll do it. Name the trick you’d do and I’ll steal it.
— Mark Gonales
Trusting your brothers is essential to establishing and holding up your faith in your ability to transcend doubt and lack of sure conviction in yourself.
— Foundation For Inner Peace
Cynicism and apathy are simply defenses against hope. People are afraid to hope. It opens us up to disappointment again. Hope demands action.
— Annette Simmons, The Story Factor (via)
The funnest things on a skateboard are the things you never do again.
— Geoff Rowley
You have to flip out once, you know, then at least you wouldn’t have that to worry about anymore. Dig. Once you get use to it, insanity can be the most normal thing in the world!
— Geets Romo
It’s good to come home now and then, aye bro! Eat some ice creams, do some bombs! You’re never too old, bro. You’re never too old!
— The BMX Kid
If you let the city give and nurture you, then you’ve got a natural responsibility to give back and to replenish what you’ve taken.
— Stephen Powers
We proved that this government — a government of the people and by the people — still works for the people.
— President Barack Obama
If you know that you’re fucked, then you’re not. If you think that you’re not, then you are!
— Martin Atkins on the Music Business
Live the life, die as you will.
— Raoul Duke
Let no defenses but your present trust direct the future.
— Foundation For Inner Peace
I’ll never get rid of vert foot.
— Steve Berra
It’s like meeting myself for the first time.
— Muddy Waters on hearing his recorded voice.
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