We live immersed in narrative, recounting and reassessing the meaning of our past actions, anticipating the outcome of our future projects, situating ourselves at the intersection of several stories not yet completed.

Quote by Peter Brooks

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It was our preparation, knowledge and experience that kept us alive.

It was our preparation, knowledge and experience that kept us alive.

All through history it's the nations that have given most to generals and the least...

All through history it's the nations that have given most to generals and the least...

There are two kinds of people who never amount too much: those who cannot do...

There are two kinds of people who never amount too much: those who cannot do...

Thought is action in rehearsal

Thought is action in rehearsal

It's not what I do, but the way I do it. It's not what I...

It's not what I do, but the way I do it. It's not what I...

We cannot do everything at once, but we can do something at once.

We cannot do everything at once, but we can do something at once.

Whatever the human law may be, neither an individual nor a nation can commit the...

Whatever the human law may be, neither an individual nor a nation can commit the...

The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up...

The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up...

Enthusiasm...the sustaining power of all great action.

Enthusiasm...the sustaining power of all great action.

Action will remove the doubt that theory cannot solve

Action will remove the doubt that theory cannot solve

Great acts are made up of small deeds.

Great acts are made up of small deeds.

The first glance at History convinces us that the actions of men proceed from their...

The first glance at History convinces us that the actions of men proceed from their...

Actions do speak louder than voice, but there is nothing strongest of all than productive...

Actions do speak louder than voice, but there is nothing strongest of all than productive...

Risk! Risk anything! Care no more for the opinions of others, for those voices. Do...

Risk! Risk anything! Care no more for the opinions of others, for those voices. Do...

It is not what they profess but what they practice that makes them good

It is not what they profess but what they practice that makes them good

Virtue is more clearly shown in the performance of fine actions than in the non-performance...

Virtue is more clearly shown in the performance of fine actions than in the non-performance...

That action is best which provides the greatest happiness for the greatest number

That action is best which provides the greatest happiness for the greatest number

I always give low value to talks; only after growing through action we should start...

I always give low value to talks; only after growing through action we should start...