Dear young people, do not be satisfied with anything less than Truth and Love, do not be content with anything less than Christ
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Dear young people, do not be satisfied with anything less than Truth and Love, do not be content with anything less than Christ
When you see the earth from the moon, you don't see any divisions there of nations or states. _x000D_ This might be the symbol, really, for the new mythology to come. _x000D_ That is the country that we are going to be celebrating. _x000D_ And those are the people that we are one with.
It is important always to remember that virtual contact cannot and must not take the place of direct human contact with people at every level of our lives.
Whenever one person stands up and says, “Wait a minute, this is wrong,” it helps other people do the same.
I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side, be an advocate for myself and others like me, if I do that well enough, then I'll be able to look after someone else -- the children or the husband or the elderly. But I have to look after myself first. I know that some people think that's being selfish, I think that's being self-full.
Since the dawn of history, mankind has honoured and respected brave and honest people.
The best way forward is to give more people everywhere greater power to build their own destinies.
We could change the world tomorrow if all the millions of people around the world acted the way they believe.
Discover this mystery: as you help others face their days, you put life into your own. And life is exactly what many people need.
What’s the worst thing I've stolen? Probably little pieces of other people’s lives. Where I’ve either wasted their time or hurt them in some way. That’s the worst thing you can steal, the time of other people. You just can’t get that back.
There was an old, crazy dude who used to live a long time ago. His name was Lord Buckley. And he said, a long time ago, he said, 'People--they'r e kinda like flowers, and it's been a privilege walking in your garden.' My love goes with you.
I've never been able to understand the seriousness of it all, the seriousness of pride. People talk, act, live as if they're never going to die. And what do they leave behind? Nothing. Nothing but a mask.
Do not waste your time with people who have shown you they really mean no good for you.
If the gospel isn't good news for everybody, then it isn't good news for anybody. And this is because the most powerful things happen when the church surrenders its desire to convert people and convince them to join. It is when the church gives itself away in radical acts of service and compassion, expecting nothing in return, that the way of Jesus is most vividly put on display.
I don't understand why people talk of art as a luxury when it's a mind-altering possibility.
Diplomacy is the art of telling people to go to hell in such a way that they ask for directions.
I just want people to know the facts and science and the information... measles is preventable.
The best way to help people is to see the best in them.
Before you speak to me about your religion, first show it to me in how you treat other people. Before you tell me how much you love your God, show me in how much you love all His children.
The millionaire says to a thousand people, 'I read this book and it started me on the road to wealth.' Guess how many go out and get the book? Very few. Isn't that incredible? Why wouldn't everyone get the book?!
You cannot be all things to all people. Be unique. Be different. Give to others what you want yourself. And do what you were made to do.
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