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We grow older, but we do not change. We become more sophisticated, but at bottom we continue to resemble our young selves, eager to listen… — Paul Auster
We live on the leash of our senses. — Diane Ackerman
We must do more to protect our neighborhoods and give integrity to our community plans. — Alan Autry
Hurricane season brings a humbling reminder that, despite our technologies, most of nature remains unpredictable. — Diane Ackerman
I'm certainly not opposed to digital technology, whose graces I daily enjoy and rely on in so many ways. But I worry about our virtual… — Diane Ackerman
As a species, we've somehow survived large and small ice ages, genetic bottlenecks, plagues, world wars and all manner of natural disasters, but I sometimes… — Diane Ackerman
Our souls may lose their peace and even disturb other people's, if we are always criticizing trivial actions - which often are not real defects… — Teresa of Avila
We can only learn to know ourselves and do what we can - namely, surrender our will and fulfill God's will in us. — Teresa of Avila
As the most social apes, we inhabit a mirror-world in which every important relationship, whether with spouse, friend or child, shapes the brain, which in… — Diane Ackerman
Our body has this defect that, the more it is provided care and comforts, the more needs and desires it finds. — Teresa of Avila
Because we can't escape our ancient hunger to live close to nature, we encircle the house with lawns and gardens, install picture windows, adopt pets… — Diane Ackerman
It is here, my daughters, that love is to be found - not hidden away in corners but in the midst of occasions of sin.… — Teresa of Avila
God gave us faculties for our use; each of them will receive its proper reward. Then do not let us try to charm them to… — Teresa of Avila
It is no small misfortune and disgrace that, through our own fault, we neither understand our nature nor our origin. — Teresa of Avila
All blessings come to us through our Lord. He will teach us, for in beholding His life we find that He is the best example. — Teresa of Avila
What friends or kindred can be so close and intimate as the powers of our soul, which, whether we will or no, must ever bear… — Teresa of Avila
What value is there in faith without works? And what are they worth if they are not united to the merits of Jesus Christ, our… — Teresa of Avila
If I were to give advice, I would say to parents that they ought to be very careful whom they allow to mix with their… — Teresa of Avila
I had a father and mother, who were devout and feared God. Our Lord also helped me with His grace. All this would have been… — Teresa of Avila
It is a most certain truth, that the richer we see ourselves to be, confessing at the same time our poverty, the greater will be… — Teresa of Avila

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