If it were given to a man to see virtue's reward in the next world, he would occupy … - John of the Cross

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People, especially successful people, are habitual creatures. They're organized. This makes them productive - Gus Mitchell

John of the Cross

If it were given to a man to see virtue's reward in the next world, he would occupy his intellect, memory and will in nothing but good works, careless of danger or fatigue.

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At the end of our life, we shall all be judged by charity.

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Never listen to accounts of the frailty of others; and if anyone should complain to you of another, humbly ask him not to speak about him at all.

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Strive always to confess your sins with a deep knowledge of your own wretchedness and with clarity and purity.

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Do not let your "eye" be drawn by the false "beacon lamps" -of wealth, or position, or fame, or possessions. Be vigilant over your will and desires, for these are the corrupt forces that dwell within, and keep you from living free.

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Faith is the union of God and the soul.

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Somebody asked me if I could go back and start again with a different brain, would I. Years ago I thought yes, I would, and now I know I wouldn't. Because whatever challenges I had in school, I guess they forced me to where I am today. So I now see them as an asset.

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Thomas Jefferson

One never really knows how much one has been touched by a place until one has left it.

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Vince Flynn

People, especially successful people, are habitual creatures. They're organized. This makes them productive - Gus Mitchell

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Harriet Lerner

Believing that all women should want to be mothers makes about as much sense as believing that all men should want to be engineers.

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Lucy Grealy

When I tried to imagine being beautiful, I could only imagine living without the perpetual fear of being alone, without the great burden of isolation, which is what feeling ugly felt like.

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