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I believe it will too, mariss. If nothing else, we are resilient! 
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JimmyA
on April 23, 2013 at 8:35 AM
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I can see him breaking some cement blocks with a karate chop!! Great parallel about the ants. In times with more terror, this will be a good concept to emply. 
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mariss9
on April 23, 2013 at 7:34 AM
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Good to know, lion. I didn't think there would be too many people who wouldn't. Putting a smile on someone else's face can never be too rewarding!
posted by
JimmyA
on April 22, 2013 at 7:31 AM
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I certainly can relate
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lionreign
on April 22, 2013 at 4:04 AM
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Nit-picking are we, Naut? Would it have made more sense if it read a "seemingly invincible object?" Yeah, I know. Almost every lengthy quote seems to have that one piece of contradiction contained within it. But I believe the overall message remained intact . . . 
posted by
JimmyA
on April 21, 2013 at 10:45 AM
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I believe, sam, that just about everyone knew where I was coming from, and why I posted this particular quote. Like I said, it seemed very apropos in light of recent events. And yeah, my Rangers had some game Friday night! But each time they have a six or eight-goal outburst like that, regardless of who they're playing, I always find myself asking "Why can't they do that every game?" Now watch! The next game they'll probably get shut out! Wait, what am I saying? Unjinx! Unjinx!
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JimmyA
on April 21, 2013 at 10:40 AM
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Hopefully that's true, lustor. That's why I gave the analogy of the ant hill. Once it's toppled over, the ants don't just sit around feeling sorry for themselves or pointing fingers! They get up, dust themselves off, and do what they know they have to do! And we have to, too . . .
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JimmyA
on April 21, 2013 at 10:36 AM
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I thought as much, FSI, especially in the wake of recent events! If too many people become overly selfish and uncaring, it might be game over for us all . . . 
posted by
JimmyA
on April 21, 2013 at 10:34 AM
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We do indeed, adnohr. These actions have been on display over and over again throughout the years, and we'll really be in trouble as a nation and a people if they ever cease. I can only assume that the same holds true in Canada. If people begin to turn their backs on each other, we all might as well check out now . . . 
posted by
JimmyA
on April 21, 2013 at 10:32 AM
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Re: JimmyA
Well, Sir Wiley, it is certainly within your rights to disagree, but the quote didn't really say anything about the "greatest" strength, which I agree love surely is. It was merely referring to a "true" strength, combining a strong body with a compassionate heart, which was clearly on display during the aftermath of the Boston bombings. That was all I wanted to relay. And I will reveal who Master Po was at a later date ( I'm not quite done with using some of his quotes! )
posted by
JimmyA
on April 21, 2013 at 10:29 AM
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I thought so too, lovelylady. I hope you have an excellent weekend as well . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on April 21, 2013 at 10:21 AM
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Jimmy
The only problem is this: if you can shatter it, the object wasn't invincible...
posted by
Nautikos
on April 21, 2013 at 6:32 AM
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I agree, I think most can relate! And what a day on the ice your Rangers had today! wow 8 goals! sam 
posted by
sam444
on April 20, 2013 at 8:29 PM
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so ture one thing abou the US we always bounce back and in some cases learn from those tragedies
posted by
Lanetay
on April 20, 2013 at 8:56 AM
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Yes, I believe that everyone can relate to it as well.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on April 19, 2013 at 7:45 PM
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Humans are resilient, and most of us do rally together when the going gets rough.
posted by
adnohr
on April 19, 2013 at 6:39 PM
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JimmyA
An explanation of who Master Po is. Therefore, I disagree with old Po because love is our greatest strength. Have a great weekend my friend.
posted by
WileyJohn
on April 19, 2013 at 4:38 PM
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Beautiful sentiments here. Have an excellent weekend.
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on April 19, 2013 at 2:27 PM
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