John Pym famous quotes

Last updated: Sep 5, 2024

A Parliament is that to the Commonwealth which the soul is to the body. It behoves us therefore to keep the facility of that soul from distemper.
-- John Pym

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The joy of all mysteries is the certainty which comes from their contemplation, that there are many doors yet for the soul to open on her upward and inward way.
The soul of the slave, the soul of the "little man," is as dear to me as the soul of the great.
Even when reading is impossible, the presence of books acquired (by passionate devotion to them) produces such an ecstasy that the buying of more books than one can peradventure read is nothing less than the soul reaching towards infinity ... we cherish books even if unread, their mere presence exudes comfort, their ready access, reassurance.
I held his gaze. I could see the storm in his eyes. I knew he was confused. I could see the fear. Then there was the love. I saw it. The fierceness in his eyes. I believed it. I could see it clearly. But it was too late now. The love wasn't enough. Everyone always said that love was enough. It wasn't. Not when your soul was shattered.
You have to trust your body to take care of you.
We forgot we have Holy Body not less than our Holy Spirit.
Confidence is the sexiest thing a woman can have. It's much sexier than any body part.
There are people who are born and die and never once are aware of their breath going in and out of their body. That's how far away they live from themselves
You cannot have man legislating and playing God in Parliament, and at the same time believe that Allah is the only legislator.
We will have to embark on a change so radical, a revolution so quiet and yet so total, that it will go far beyond the programme for a parliament

John Pym famous quotes

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