“It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts of government to their selfish purposes. Distinctions in society will always exist under every just government. Equality of talents, of education, or of wealth cannot be produced by human institutions. In the full enjoyment of the gifts of Heaven and the fruits of superior industry, economy, and virtue, every man is equally entitled to protection by law; but when the laws undertake to add to these natural and just advantages artificial distinctions, to grant titles, gratuities, and exclusive privileges, to make the rich richer and the potent more powerful, the humble members of society—the farmers, mechanics, and laborers—who have neither the time nor the means of securing like favors to themselves, have a right to complain of the injustice of their Government.”
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“Do what you love.
Do what makes your heart sing.
And NEVER do it for the money,
Go to work to spread joy.”
― A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles"
Do what makes your heart sing.
And NEVER do it for the money,
Go to work to spread joy.”
― A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles"
“Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit.
Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.
What is anything in life compared to peace of soul?”
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Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.
What is anything in life compared to peace of soul?”
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“Mother Teresa said: "The dying, the crippled, the mentally ill, the unwanted, the unloved - they are JESUS IN DISGUISE...”
― Red Letters: Living a Faith That Bleeds
― Red Letters: Living a Faith That Bleeds
“Researchers like Vanessa believe that the key to [bonobos] pacifism and remarkable group tolerance and cooperation is a matriarchal society: Whenever a male starts to bully or attack a female, she cries out and other females band together and discipline the males, re-establishing calm and cooperation.”
― All That Is Bitter & Sweet: A Memoir
― All That Is Bitter & Sweet: A Memoir
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