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One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.
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One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.
Most of the ills we suffer from are directly traceable to our own behavior. Man is not suffering from the ravages wrought by earthquakes and volcanoes, by tornadoes and tidal waves; he is suffering from his own misdeeds, his own foolishness, his own ignorance and disregard of natural laws.
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Most of the ills we suffer from are directly traceable to our own behavior. Man is not suffering from the ravages wrought by earthquakes and volcanoes, by tornadoes and tidal waves; he is suffering from his own misdeeds, his own foolishness, his own ignorance and disregard of natural laws.
Certainly paradise, whatever, wherever it be, contains flaws. If it did not, it would be incapable of drawing the hearts of men or angels.
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Certainly paradise, whatever, wherever it be, contains flaws. If it did not, it would be incapable of drawing the hearts of men or angels.
Even when you elect to be absolutely honest it is difficult. Expression seems such a God-given thing— and yet it's not either. It's a lifelong struggle to find yourself.
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Even when you elect to be absolutely honest it is difficult. Expression seems such a God-given thing— and yet it's not either. It's a lifelong struggle to find yourself.
One's destination is never a place, but always a new way of seeing things.
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One's destination is never a place, but always a new way of seeing things.
It is with the soul that we grasp the essence of another human being, not with the mind, not even with the heart.
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It is with the soul that we grasp the essence of another human being, not with the mind, not even with the heart.
If there is to be any peace, it will come through being, not having.
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If there is to be any peace, it will come through being, not having.
Nine-tenths of our sickness can be prevented by right thinking plus right hygiene -- nine-tenths of it!
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Nine-tenths of our sickness can be prevented by right thinking plus right hygiene -- nine-tenths of it!
Don't be nervous. Work calmly, joyously, recklessly on whatever is in hand.
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Don't be nervous. Work calmly, joyously, recklessly on whatever is in hand.
Man has demonstrated that he is master of everything -- except his own nature.
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Man has demonstrated that he is master of everything -- except his own nature.
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