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Some read books only with a view to find fault, while others read only to be taught; the former are like venomous… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
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“Peruse the Christian marketplace, and you will find a plethora of books, songs, and paintings that depict God as a loving Father.… — David Platt Copy Share Image
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This boy thinks I am not of his species, that I am some other kind of creature, one that can be crushed… — Dave Eggers Copy Share Image
I love his Word and I hope when readers discover how God communicates his love for them through each book of the… — Jennifer Rothschild Copy Share Image
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Why are we smiling when we loathe each other?’ ‘Why do we sell happiness to the readers of this magazine when we… — Paulo Coelho Copy Share Image
The Vedic literatures reveal that prasadam conveys spiritual realization, just as chanting does, but in a less obvious or conspicuous way. You… — Mukunda Goswami Copy Share Image
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Criticism is now become mere hangman's work, and meddles only with the faults of authors ; nay, the critic is disgusted less… — John Dryden Copy Share Image
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