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"Thus, you see, he arrived at the same end, via supposed duty, that he was previously pledged to via interest. I fancy a good number of us, when any line of action will promote our own interest, can make ourselves believe that reasons exist which compel us to it as a duty."

"The end then of learning is to repair the ruins of our first parents by regaining to know God aright, and out of that knowledge to love him, to imitate him, to be like him, as we may the nearest by possessing our souls of true virtue, which being united to the heavenly grace of faith makes up the highest perfection."

"Too Beautiful for Words [10w] + [10w] When nature presents us with miracles too beautiful for words,it is either a mountain, a beach, or a baby."

"Laughter and The Chosen [10w] Making people laugh is God's gift to the Chosen People."

"One does not have to be a philosopher to be a successful artist, but he does have to be an artist to be a successful philosopher. His nature is to view the world in an unpredictable albeit useful light."

"As we learn, grow and prosper, consciousness takes on new expressions and intrinsically searches for purpose and meaning."

"Depend on it. God's work done in God's way will never lack God's supply. He is too wise a God to frustrate His purposes for lack of funds, and He can just as easily supply them ahead of time as afterwards, and He much prefers doing so."

"Wishing Wells [10w] Wishes fall to the bottom of wells;only faith floats."

"Beyond the Place of Turning Back ↺ "Sometimes I wish to fly so far sou⇟hit's stars beyond the place of turning back↺"

"Legacy To leave a legacy,you first gotta leave your leg in the door."

"Pacifism There's nothing like seeing action in war to turn a soldier into an instant pacifist or an instant killer."

"How Much Space? {Couplet} Give a lover space enough to rejoice in their choice,but not enough room for their doubts to give voice."

"It's funny. No matter how hard you try, you can't close your heart forever. And the minute you open it up, you never know what's going to come in. But when it does, you just have to go for it! Because if you don't, there's not point in being here."

"She has man's brain--a brain that a man should have were he much gifted--and woman's heart. The good God fashioned her for a purpose, believe me when He made that so good combination."

"When in Doubt [10w] If your relationship becomes stagnant,set fire to her dress."

"Preparation [10w] Hope for the best, but prepare for your insufferable wife."

"Poetry vs. Prose [10w] Prose is the bread of imagination;poetry is the wine."

"Seafood My body's just a shell,the world is my oyster ~and I'm getting a whale of appetiteright now for some delicious seafood ."

"The Wonder of Wandering [10w] When you wander without destination,the world becomes your teacher."

"Breathe inhale.exhalerepeatThat should solve 90% of your problems.For the other 10% ask your local Rabbi."