Matthew 5:43-45
Are we to love only those who deserve our love ? Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you , that ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven.
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Truth fears no questions.
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Give whatever you are doing and whoever you are with the gift of your attention.
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The way we see the problem is the problem.
If you think you are beaten, you are. If you think you dare not, you don't. If you'd like to win, but think you can't it's almost a cinch you won't. Life's battles don't always go to the stronger or faster man, but sooner or later the man who wins is the one who thinks he can.
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Come, let us make love deathless.
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The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.
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He who knows all the answers has not yet been asked all the questions.
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Bring out the gimp.
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