Quotes from "Nation" by Terry Pratchett

--> "Don't you understand? He's got two guns and you've got one spear. You'll run out of spear before he runs out of gun!"-"Yes, but his gun will run out of bang before my knife runs out of sharp."

--> "If a lie will make us strong, a lie will be my weapon. People want lies to live by. They cry out for them."

--> "It's science"..."A lot of people will try to prove you wrong. The more they fail, the more right you will become."

--> "Leaving a man in uncertain waters without weapons is a death sentence."

--> "One person is nothing. Two people are nation"-"What are three people?"-"A bigger nation."

--> "You are very clever"..."I would like to eat your brains, one day."

--> Thinking: This book contains some. Whether you try it at home is up to you (author's note).



Quotes from "The Godfather" by Mario Puzo

  • Guard your true strength from public gaze that a friend should underestimate your virtues and an enemy overestimate your faults <---> Oculta tu poder real a la gente de tal forma que un amigo debería subestimar tus virtudes y un enemigo sobrevalorar tus defectos.
  • I'll make you an offer you can't refuse <---> Te haré una oferta que no podrás rechazar.
  • Revenge is a dish that tastes best when it's cold <---> La venganza es un plato que se sirve frío.
  • Sometimes the greatest misfortunes bring unforeseen rewards <---> A veces las mayores desgracias traen recompensas inesperadas.
  • You ask me for a favor and I ask for your friendship in return <---> Me pides un favor y a cambio yo te pido tu amistad.

viernes, 23 de abril de 2010

Ezra's Dream Comes True



Ezra Clayton met his idol a few days ago at Staples. He is a special child with physical difficulties, but with a dream, basketball, and an idol, Pau Gasol.
Ezra, whose left leg is orthopedic, saw a great dream come true, meeting his favorite player of the Lakers, Pau Gasol . Ezra is a big fan of Pau and his energy and optimism are incredible.

The meeting, of which you can see in the video just over the text (courtesy of ABC), showed the joy of a child who has overcome adversity of life. Pau made him happy, but Pau was very happy to see him.

Ezra plays basketball and follows the Lakers, and he does what Gasol does. Recently he even cut his hair because Pau did it. The child had one of his best days, but Pau will not forget the meeting with one of their his special fans.

"Ezra's story is very inspiring and moving, he transmits great energy and life! He's an amazing example of a child who can and will overcome pretty much anything in life. Meeting him and his parents has meant a lot to me, he's one of the sweetest kids I've ever met!".
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