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title: "4 Contemporary Quotes By Thomas Sweeney"
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> [“My eyes refuse to let him leave, but he stands still holding my hand, lingering for as long as possible.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-sweeney/my-eyes-refuse-to-let-him-leave-but-he-stands-still-holding-my-hand/)

Thomas Sweeney

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> [“The destruction of something beautiful can appear so entertaining.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-sweeney/the-destruction-of-something-beautiful-can-appear-so-entertaining/)

Thomas Sweeney

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/499/thomas-sweeney-73451_beauty_the-destruction-of-something-beautiful-c_1150513.jpg)

> [“Have you ever believed in something so completely that you were willing to give up everything and everyone in your life to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-sweeney/have-you-ever-believed-in-something-so-completely-that-you-were/)

Thomas Sweeney

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aa6/thomas-sweeney-73451_contemporary_have-you-ever-believed-in-something-so-c_1931527.jpg)

> [“... The use of your gift for good is your responsibility. You must decide for yourself.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-sweeney/the-use-of-your-gift-for-good-is-your-responsibility-you-must-decide/)

Thomas Sweeney

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/22b/thomas-sweeney-73451_contemporary_the-use-of-your-gift-for-good-is-your-re_1982458.jpg)

## Other authors on Contemporary

## More by Thomas Sweeney

> [“My eyes refuse to let him leave, but he stands still holding my hand, lingering for as long as possible.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-sweeney/my-eyes-refuse-to-let-him-leave-but-he-stands-still-holding-my-hand/)

Thomas Sweeney

> [“The destruction of something beautiful can appear so entertaining.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-sweeney/the-destruction-of-something-beautiful-can-appear-so-entertaining/)

Thomas Sweeney

> [“Have you ever believed in something so completely that you were willing to give up everything and everyone in your life to protect it?”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-sweeney/have-you-ever-believed-in-something-so-completely-that-you-were/)

Thomas Sweeney

> [“... The use of your gift for good is your responsibility. You must decide for yourself.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-sweeney/the-use-of-your-gift-for-good-is-your-responsibility-you-must-decide/)

Thomas Sweeney

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