Chimpanzees can be quite political.
The worst moment of any campaign is waiting for the sun to rise on the morning of the battle
It's one of the ironies of mountaineering,' said Young, 'that grown men are happy to spend months preparing for a climb, weeks rehearsing and honing their skills, and at least a day attempting to reach the summit. And then, having achieved their goal, they spend just a few moments enjoying the experience, along with one or two equally certifiable companions who have little in common other than wanting to do it all again, but a little higher.
Some people standby you in your darkest hour while others walk away; only a select few march towards you and become even closer friends.
I have discovered with advancing years that few things are entirely black or white, but more often different shades of grey.
While there may not be a book in every one of us, there is so often a damned good short story.
Never be frightened by those you assume have more talent than you do, because in the end energy will prevail. My formula is: energy plus talent and you are a king; energy and no talent and you are still a prince; talent and no energy and you are a pauper.
Love, the supreme musician, is always playing in our souls
Skill to do comes of doing.
You have to be afraid for it to count as bravery.
We virtually never feel our age, but thinking that we should can lead to disaster.