An important analysis of kinds of books...

"There are good books, indifferent books, and bad books. Amongst the good bookss, some are honest, inspiring, moving, propehtic, and improving. But in my language there is another category: there are Ah! Books. Ah! Books are those which induce a fundamental change in the reader's condciousness. THey widen his sensibility in such a way that he is able to look upon familiar things as though he is seeing and understanding them for the first time. Ah! Books are galvanic. They touch the nerve-centre of the whole being so that the reader receives an almost palpable physical shock. A tremor of excited perception ripples through the person."

This is the description given by religious broadcaster and theologian Vernon Sproxton for 'Mister God, This Is Anna' by Sydney Hopkins under the pseudonym "Fynn"

The magical use of words...

I was trying to use a maxim on victory and defeat, and just couldn't find one that encapsulated what I wanted to express. So, went to Google, and got these....

Be gracious in defeat and magnanimous in victory

Be gracious in defeat and generous in victory

Strive to be humble in victory and gracious in defeat ~ Boots Williams

In war, resolution; in defeat, defiance; in victory, magnanimity ~ Winston Churchill

.....to be proud and unbending in honest defeat, and humble and gentle in victory ~ Douglas MacArthur

Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner. Even if you are behind, a sustained look of control and confidence can give you a mental edge that results in victory ~ Arthur Ashe