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Pride
“Pride defeats its own end, by bringing the man who seeks esteem and reverence into contempt. ”
—Henry Bolingbroke
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Give it a try
"It’s impossible." said pride.
"It’s risky." said experience.
"It’s pointless." said reason.
"Give it a try." whispered the heart.
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY
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It is more often from pride than from ignorance that we are so obstinately opposed to current opinions; we find the first places taken, and we do not want to be the last. -Francois De La Rochefoucauld, moralist (1613-1680)
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Nationalist pride, like other variants of pride, can be a substitute for self-respect. -Eric Hoffer, philosopher and author (1902-1983)
Indian cricket: Same old story of batting collapse against Black Caps
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The second innings collapse of the famed Indian batting line-up in the first Test against a weak New Zealand side supports my theory that Indians are notoriously poor starters. The first Test against the Australians in the recent home series too could have easily gone the other way but a fantabulous fight-back by a bravura Laxman snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.
India finished at 82-6 at the end of the fourth day at Motera. Chris Martin’s five wicket haul was the highlight of the day. Sehwag was run out.
With Harbhajan and Laxman —the last of the recognised batsmen at the crease — it will be only be about survival on the final day.
India piled up 487 in its first innings essay powered by Sehwag’s bellicose 173 and Dravid’s sedate 104. New Zealand replied strongly with 459 ; debutant Kane Williamson registered his maiden century and talented Jesse Ryder hit a ton as well.
Can India save the match? Will Laxman ride to the rescue once more?
The fifth day will be engrossing.
Full marks to the Black Caps. Few gave them a semblance of a chance following their 4-0 whitewash at the hands of the Bangladeshis.
Pride and over-confidence lulled the No.1 team into a false sense of security. The New Zealanders’ ego had been hurt. No way would they roll over, not even for an Indian side boasting a rampant Sehwag and a resurgent Tendulkar.
Wins have to be earned!
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I’ve learned that life is like a carnival with all its sights and sounds; sometimes you need to skip the rides and just hang out with the clowns. ~ Linda Ellis9 hours ago on Aug 25, 2010
Would you bear the burden of someone else’s pride however misguided and arrogant it may seem?13 hours ago on Aug 25, 2010
Stye on left eye. Back to bed. Hathaway still truant.22 hours ago on Aug 25, 2010
I am not too worried about the path that is straight and narrow. I am more worried about the one that is blinkered and narrow.yesterday on Aug 25, 2010
A cynic knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. ~ Oscar Wilde.yesterday on Aug 24, 2010
How does it feel to believe all that razzmatazz only to discover that there is no real change beneath, literally?yesterday on Aug 24, 2010
Two days into no internet connectivity. Not bad at all. Mobile connectivity mostly read only. Thank you, Hathway!yesterday on Aug 24, 2010
The further you are the more unreal and nostalgic it all seems.2 days ago on Aug 23, 2010
Squirrely sounds into the night but not in my ears, please!3 days ago on Aug 23, 2010
What is it with your willingness to ignore and overlook the extraordinarily strange occurrences or happenings?
