Consensus wisdom has it that all modern commercial fantasy novels fall into two camps: those derived from J.R.R. Tolkien and those derived from Mervyn Peake. The 'Lord of the Rings' template or the 'Gormenghast' mold.


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M.L.M. success is really simple... FOCUS LONG TERM!
JOHN DI LEMME
Self- help is fluffy and puffy and only makes you feel good for a short time. Self- development buil...
JOHN DI LEMME
Someone else's words can detour your potential!
JOHN DI LEMME
Quitters make excuses, committers make decisions!
JOHN DI LEMME
When you build lifetime, long-term, loyal relationships with your customers, they will support you a...
JOHN DI LEMME
If you want different results, you have to do things differently!
JOHN DI LEMME
When you talk too much, you’re trying to convince. Talkers convince, listeners close!
JOHN DI LEMME
SUCCESS means making UNCOMFORTABLE commitments!
JOHN DI LEMME
Words are faith vehicles to take you to your promised land.
JOHN DI LEMME
My dream is my dream and I am responsible for it.
JOHN DI LEMME
The #1 Key in Customer Service is Very Simple, but Many Business Owners Never Follow-Through. Here I...
JOHN DI LEMME
Enthusiasm is a Rare Trait for Failures. People that Achieve Massive Success are Excited and Driven....
JOHN DI LEMME
Quitters quit, decision makers move on!
JOHN DI LEMME
Are you truly committed to your goals and dreams? Saying it doesn’t mean that you are living it.
JOHN DI LEMME
Faith is knowing in your heart that something is going to happen when there is absolutely no proof t...
JOHN DI LEMME
Your giving predicts your living.
JOHN DI LEMME
Giving is an attitude. It is not dependent on the amount of money in your bank account. It’s a hea...
JOHN DI LEMME
If you don't create and maintain a strong cement foundation of commitment, then the negative weeds w...
JOHN DI LEMME
Until you believe enough in yourself, nothing is going to change.
JOHN DI LEMME
Say this out loud: "I am a certified champion by birthright. My certificate of life gives me the rig...
JOHN DI LEMME
Your daily decisions determine your ultimate destination.
JOHN DI LEMME
The most important season for a seed is the rain. Without it, the seed will wither and die. Your tea...
JOHN DI LEMME
Daily, consistent, focused, faithful expectation raises the miracle power of achieving your dreams.
JOHN DI LEMME
You should think so big that it actually scares you into success and out of the land of fear, which ...
JOHN DI LEMME
Marketing IS Sharing the Value of Your Product or Service. Marketing IS NOT pushing your products or...
JOHN DI LEMME
M.L.M. is all about Achieving Your Dreams!! Dream HUGE or Go HOME!!!!
JOHN DI LEMME
With 300 meters to go, I realized my legs were still powerful and I decided to try. Usually someone ...
GIORGIO DI CENTA
Expect Super Natural Miracles everyday…I do!
JOHN DI LEMME
Why live a mediocre existence when you have the entire world at your fingertips?
JOHN DI LEMME
Don’t be frightened by controversy. Instead, face it head-on so your strength is undeniable.
JOHN DI LEMME
If your dream is not so big that it changes who you are, then it's not big enough!
JOHN DI LEMME
Your comfort zone is nice and cozy, but is it so great that you want to remain there forever?
JOHN DI LEMME
Being a leader involves more than just standing at the front of the line.
JOHN DI LEMME
Don’t be offended by rejection. Instead, let it strengthen your belief that God has better things ...
JOHN DI LEMME
Give someone the opportunity to have their life changed by you setting a championship example.
JOHN DI LEMME
Few things in life have as much power as commitment.
JOHN DI LEMME
Is there a pattern? Certainly, in recent weeks three helicopters have gone down. Nothing has been ru...
LAWRENCE DI RITA
Microsoft is really going back to its roots here.
CHARLES DI BONA
I think that the fluctuations are going to be very hard for the individual investor to keep up with....
CHARLES DI BONA
I think there's still a wait-and-see perspective.
CHARLES DI BONA
This shows that three co-presidents is certainly one too many, and may be two too many. It's a tough...
CHARLES DI BONA
It's a tough political environment at Oracle.
CHARLES DI BONA
Being the chief minister of a regional government is just a pastime compared with the hellish job of...
ELIO DI RUPO