Envy not greatness: for thou mak'st thereby Thyself the worse, and so the distance greater. - George Herbert - Quotesmemo.com

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The U. N. bureaucracy has grown to elephantine proportions. Now that the Cold War is over, we are asking that elephant to do gymnastics.

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George Herbert

Envy not greatness: for thou mak'st thereby Thyself the worse, and so the distance greater.

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Prayer should be the key of the day and the lock of the night.

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A discontented man knowes not where to sit easie.

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He that commits a fault, thinkes every one speakes of it. [He that commits a fault thinks everyone speaks of it. ]

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Thou who hast given so much to me, give me one more thing. . . a grateful heart!

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Joni Eareckson Tada

What a way to learn great theology! That's what comes to mind whenever I sing one of those old hymns. "And Can It Be" is like putting the doctrine of salvation to music. "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" is a melodic lesson in grace. No wonder good hymns make for strong faith!

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Not thine the sorrow, but ours, sainted soul! Thou hast indeed entered into the promised land, while we are yet on the march. To us remain the rocking of the deep, the storm upon the land, days of duty and nights of watching; but thou are sphered high above all darkness and fear, beyond all sorrow and weariness. Rest, oh, weary heart!

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