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Unless God has raised you up for this very thing, you will be worn out by the opposition of men and devils.… — John Wesley Copy Share Image
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It is time for us to breathe and build margin into our lives for God. Sabbath was intended as a gift, and… — Priscilla Shirer Copy Share Image
Therefore bivouac we On this great, blond highway, unimpeded by Veiled scruples, worn conundrums. Morning is Impermanent. Grab sex things, swing up… — John Ashbery Copy Share Image
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Of all the works of man I like best Those which have been used. The copper pots with their dents and flattened… — Bertolt Brecht Copy Share Image
It's good to see you," Said Haru. "You can see me?" asked Marcus, patting himself in sudden shock."The potion must have worn… — Dan Wells Copy Share Image
When the corpses are cleared no new order will emerge. Power, society, relationships, will descend in all their confusion on a new… — Rita Mae Brown Copy Share Image
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I wore the Marc Jacobs dress, so I love Marc Jacobs. He has a vintage flair. But I've always worn a lot… — Elle Fanning Copy Share Image
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