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I have formed a very clear conception of patriotism. I have generally found it thrust into the foreground by some fellow who has something to… — Gilbert K. Chesterton
The great majority of people will go on observing forms that cannot be explained; they will keep Christmas Day with Christmas gifts and Christmas benedictions;… — Gilbert K. Chesterton
I do not know much about Mohammed or Mohammedanism. I do not take the Koran to bed with me every night. But, if I did… — Gilbert K. Chesterton
It is quite an old-fashioned fallacy to suppose that our objection to scepticism is that it removes the discipline from life. Our objection to scepticism… — Gilbert K. Chesterton
Throughout all history, the great wise men and teachers, philosophers, and prophets have disagreed with one another on many different things. It is only on… — Earl Nightingale
Just as cherry, plum, peach and damson blossoms all possess their own unique qualities, each person is unique. We cannot become someone else. The important… — Daisaku Ikeda
Patience is, in and of itself, a great challenge and it often holds the key to breaking through a seeming impasse. — Daisaku Ikeda
If my resolution to be a great man was half so strong as it is to despise the shame of being a little one... — William Cowper
By bravely enduring our trials, we learn humility, compassion for others, and a great reliance on God. We also learn that our happiness and progress… — Lloyd D. Newell
The great fault of all ethics hitherto has been that they believed themselves to have to deal only with the relations of man to man.… — Albert Schweitzer
Great leaders understand that the right attitude will set the right atmosphere, which enables the right response from others. — John C. Maxwell
I take nothing for granted. I now have only good days, or great days. — Lance Armstrong
Don't let the silly little dramas of each day get you down. For you are here to do great things. — Ralph Marston
Those we most love cause us not only great joy but also great pain. LOVE is stronger than fear, life stronger than death, hope stronger… — Henri Nouwen
Hardships can deprive mortals of the power to ACT. But at the same time, hardships can be the means of eternal growth in ATTITUDE and… — Dallin H. Oaks
In sickness, with its attendant pain, patience is required. If the only perfect man who ever lived-even Jesus of Nazareth-was called upon to endure great… — Thomas S. Monson
When we face seemingly insurmountable obstacles in the fulfillment of righteous responsibilities, we should remember that when we are involved in the work of the… — Dallin H. Oaks
Perhaps it is better in this present world of ours that a revolutionary idea or invention instead of being helped and patted be hampered and… — Nikola Tesla
She raised us with humor, and she raised us to understand that not everything was going to be great-but how to laugh through it. — Liza Minnelli
Over the years, I learned so much from mom. She taught me about the importance of home and history and family and tradition. She also… — Martha Stewart
Ann Taylor - great name, great real estate, shitty business. Gap -great name, great real estate, declining business. J.Crew - Hellooo? Great name, better fashion… — Millard Drexler
She is my first, great love. She was a wonderful, rare woman - you do not know; as strong, and steadfast, and generous as the… — D. H. Lawrence
I looked at this tiny, perfect creature and it was as though a light switch had been turned on. A great rush of love flooded… — Madeleine L'Engle
Every man, for the sake of the great blessed Mother in Heaven, and for the love of his own little mother on earth, should handle… — Alfred Lord Tennyson
He who is great must make humility his base. He who is high must make lowliness his foundation. Thus, princes and kings in speaking of… — Laozi

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