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We can choose to alleviate suffering. We can choose to work together for peace. We can make these changes – and we must.

Jimmy Carter

Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.
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You always get back much more than you give.
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Generosity Karma Yourself
The truth is that male religious leaders have had – and still have – an option to interpret holy teachings either to exalt or subjugate women. They have, for their own selfish ends, overwhelmingly chosen the latter.
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Jesus never said a word about homosexuality. In all of his teachings about multiple things – he never said that gay people should be condemned. I personally think it is very fine for gay people to be married in civil ceremonies.
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Penalties against possession of a drug should not be more damaging to an individual than the use of the drug itself.
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Jerry Falwell can go straight to hell – and I mean that in a Christian way.
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One of our nation’s greatest leaders of all time was Hubert Horatio Hornblower.
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Too many of us now tend to worship self indulgence and consumption.
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Consumption Ourselves Worship
I hate to see complacency prevail in our lives when it’s so directly contrary to the teaching of Christ.
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It’s not necessary to fear the prospect of failure but to be determined not to fail.
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Unless both sides win, no agreement can be permanent.
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When I reflect upon my blessings during my very nice lifetime, I am inspired to make sure that I spend the balance of the days of my existence in a productive way.
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Human identity is no longer defined by what one does but rather by what one owns.
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I believe that the boycott that we have against Cuba is counterproductive, and it also makes the twelve million or so Cuban people suffer unnecessarily just because of a foolish policy of the United States.
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What are the things that you can’t see that are important? I would say justice, truth, humility, service, compassion, love…They’re the guiding lights of a life.
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You can do what you have to do, and sometimes you can do it even better than you think you can.
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We can choose to alleviate suffering. We can choose to work together for peace. We can make these changes – and we must.

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