A Middle East Mosaic by Bernard Lewis. It's a compilation of extracts of writing from both western and eastern civilizations about the middle east and islamic culture from biblical references all the way to modern day diplomats and everything in between. It's really interesting.
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What you've done becomes the judge of what you're going to do -- especially in other people's minds. When you're traveling, you are what you are right there and then. People don't have your past to hold against you. No yesterdays on the road.
William Least Heat Moon, Blue Highways
Your toughest competitor lives in your head. Some days his name is fear, or pain, or gravity. Stomp his ass.
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