Lord, give me a sense of humor so that I may take some happiness from this life and share it with others.
THOMAS MOREIt is a wise mans part, rather to avoid sickness, than to wish for medicines.
More Thomas More Quotes
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Two evils, greed and faction are the destruction of all justice.
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They set great store by their gardens . . . Their studie and deligence herein commeth not only of pleasure, but also of a certain strife and contention . . . concerning the trimming, husbanding, and furnishing of their gardens; everye man or his owne parte.
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Take something from yourself, to give to another, that is humane and gentle and never takes away as much comfort as it brings again.
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Sex and religion are closer to each other than either might prefer.
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It is part of the business of life to be affable and pleasing to those whom either nature, chance or circumstance has made our companions.
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Our emotional symptoms are precious sources of life and individuality.
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The servant may not look to be in better case than his master.
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Nobody sees a flower really, it is so small. We haven’t time,and to see takes time- like to have a friend takes time. One of the greatest problems of our time is that many are schooled, but few are educated.
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A good tale evil told were better untold, and an evil take well told need none other solicitor.
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Rose! Thou art the sweetest flower that ever drank the amber shower: Even the Gods, who walk the sky, are amourous of thy scented sigh.
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Everywhere do I percieve a certain conspiracy of rich men seeking their own advantage underthat name and pretext of commonwealth.
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Those among them that have not received our religion do not fright any from it, and use none ill that goes over to it, so that all the while I was there one man was only punished on this occasion.
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The things we pray for, good Lord, give us grace to labor for.
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Food is an implement of magic, and only the most coldhearted rationalist could squeeze the juices of life out of it and make it bland. In a true sense, a cookbook is the best source of psychological advice and the kitchen the first choice of room for a therapy of the world.
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The increasing influence of the Bible is marvelously great, penetrating everywhere. It carries with it a tremendous power of freedom and justice guided by a combined force of wisdom and goodness.
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