The same sun that melts butter hardens clay.
BILL VAUGHANThe eyes are the amulets of the mind.
More Bill Vaughan Quotes
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The wise man realistically accepts as part of life and builds a philosophy to meet them and make the most of them. He lives on the principle of nothing attempted, nothing gained and is resolved that if he fails he is going to fail while trying to succeed.
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Perhaps God chose me to be an atheist?
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You have to climb to reach a deep thought.
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The effect of boredom on a large scale in history is underestimated. It is a main cause of revolutions.
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Everything pales in comparison to deer.
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Man is the animal that intends to shoot himself out into interplanetary space, after having given up on the problem of an efficient way to get himself five miles to work and back each day.
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Most people – and particularly people whose lives have nothing to do with books at all – are intrigued by the idea that somebody wants to listen to them and get it right.
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There must be some great truth underlying the instinct for worship.
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Dark windows are often a very clear proof.
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The great soul that sits on the throne of the universe is not, never was, and never will be, in a hurry.
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Never seem wiser or more learned than the people you are with.
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The Christianity which is shared is the Christianity which is convincing.
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The eagle may soar; beavers build dams.
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Walk with a sense of being a part of a vast universe. Consider the thousands of miles of earth beneath your feet; think of the limitless expanse of space above your head.
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The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.
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The most malignant of enemies is the lust which abides within.
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In the game of life, it’s a good idea to have a few early losses, which relieves you of the pressure of trying to maintain an undefeated season.
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Kids are not driving themselves to McDonalds. It’s not about kids and their choices. It’s about parents and their choices.
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Discipline means protection from one’s own wanton interest.
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Discipline is like cabbage. We may not care for it ourselves, but feel sure it would be good for somebody else.
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Managers at [the nuclear] sector should know that we need diplomacy and not slogans, .. This [is] where we should use all our leverages with patience and wisdom, without provocation and slogans that can give pretexts to the enemies.
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On the one hand, it’s common sense it’s hard to see someone you love get sick or die. People are interconnected and their health is, too.
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What ever is the natural propensity of a person is hard to overcome. If a dog were made a king, he would still gnaw at his shoes laces.
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Virtue, like a dowerless beauty, has more admirers than followers.
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The old religions said that he was an atheist who did not believe in God. The new religion says that he is the atheist who does not believe in himself.
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I count this thing to be grandly true: That a noble deed is a step toward God.
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