Benjamin on real
Benjamin9 quotes“There are in life real evils enough, and it is folly to afflict ourselves with imaginary ones; it is time enough when the real ones arrive.”
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Pure and undimmed, thy angel smile Is mirrored on my dreams, Like evening’s sunset-girded isle Upon her shadowed streams: And o’er my thoughts thy vision floats, Like melody of spring-bird, notes; When the blue halcyon gently laves His plumage in the flashing waves.
BenjaminBenjamin The art of getting riches consists very much in thrift. All men are not equally qualified for getting money, but it is in the power of every one alike to practice this virtue.
BenjaminBenjamin The mountain rill Seeks with no surer flow the far bright sea, Than my unchang’d affections flow to thee.
BenjaminBenjamin Unless we put medical freedom into the constitution the time will come when medicine will organize into an undercover dictatorship and force people who wish doctors and treatment of their own choice to submit to only what the dictating outfit offers.
BenjaminBenjamin Man and woman have each of them qualities and tempers in which the other is deficient, and which in union contribute to the common felicity.
BenjaminBenjamin If we don’t hang together, by Heavens we shall hang separately
BenjaminBenjamin The best doctors give the least medicines
BenjaminBenjamin Bob Riley, a kind soul who “treads lightly in this world,” is in the 22nd year of a federal life without parole LSD sentence.
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How strange that our hearts heal from the same thing that broke it -love.
Cailin HargreavesCailin Hargreaves The peak of intensity is numbness not emotionless.
Anamika GargAnamika Garg She is everything and nothing at all.
Ava NicoleAva Nicole She built her castle at rock bottom.
Harriet SelinaHarriet Selina Keep growing into yourself.
Sophia JoanSophia Joan They tell you to be grateful for what you have. But you are also allowed to be sad for what you have lost.
Sabina LauraSabina Laura what the sky is to a bird is like a dream for a dreamer.
Safna SulaimanSafna Sulaiman The Red Rose on my grave shows once I was in love.
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After so many drive-in waitresses becoming movie stars, there has been this real drought, when along come class; somebody who actually went to school, can spell, maybe even plays the piano.
Billy WilderBilly Wilder The real us is pure love, pure light
Miguel Angel RuizMiguel Angel Ruiz Real devotion is an unbroken receptivity to the truth
Sogyal RinpocheSogyal Rinpoche My real life was when I was just a working guy. You know, it’s OK to head out for Wonderful. But on your way to Wonderful, you’re gonna have to pass through All Right.
Bill WithersBill Withers Real devotion is an unbroken receptivity to the truth. Real devotion is rooted in an awed and reverent gratitude, but one that is lucid, grounded, and intelligent.
Sogyal RinpocheSogyal Rinpoche The only way [the book can be written] is to set the unbook-the gilt-framed portrait of the book-right there on the altar and sacrifice it, truly sacrifice it.
Bonnie FriedmanBonnie Friedman You see, idealism detached from action is just a dream. But idealism allied with pragmatism, with rolling up your sleeves and making the world bend a bit, is very exciting. It’s very real. It’s very strong.
BonoBono The real work is one of noticing and appreciating, seeing things clearly and differently, and sharing that vision with others.
Bill AtkinsonBill Atkinson