The universe was not made in jest but in solemn incomprehensible earnest.
An open ear is the only believable sign of an open heart.
The more we run from conflict, the more it masters us; the more we try to avoid it, the more it controls us; the less we fear conflict, the less it confuses us; the less we deny our differences, the less they divide us.
Happy persons seldom think of happiness. They are too busy losing their lives in the meaningful sacrifices of service.
Forgiving is. . . recognizing the injury, owning the pain, & reaching out.
The golden rule of friendship is to listne to others as you would have them listen to you.
Theologically, the creation of chocolate demonstrates both the unity and the diversity of humanity. Wherever you taste it, in every country of the world, it is immediately recognizable. Other things, in every cuisine, are just food, but chocolate is chocolate.
What we try to do as Elders is help those who are trying to change their own societies and communities for the better. We hope that by supporting the good work that is being done, especially at the grass roots, we can help to alleviate the suffering of human beings. That is our core mission - to draw attention to the impact that conflict, injustice and poverty have on ordinary people.
People think they're in control, but they ain't. The truth is, that which must befall thee must befall thee. And that which must pass thee by must pass thee by.
To be good, we must do good; and by doing good we take a sure means of being good, as the use and exercise of the muscles increase their power.
Obamacare if failing, we're going to repeal it and we're going to replace it.