"Rid yourself of anything that is not directed toward God."

-- Johannes Tauler

“The greatest things ever done on Earth have been done little by little.”
“Let us face it: in the world today, money and economic strength remain more powerful arguments than the number of people you represent.”
“No country has a perfect report card. While some countries have strong points in specific areas, they may have serious lacunae in other areas. For instance, some countries have made enormous progress on civil and political rights, but lag in the implementation of economic, social and cultural rights.”

Source : Report of the Independent Expert on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order, July 1, 2013.
“The more we are concerned for the well being of others, the closer we will feel to each other.”
“Under that heart of stone beat muscles of pure flint.”

Source : "A shocking sight at the theatre" by Simon Hoggart, www.theguardian.com. November 10, 2006.
“I really wanted to support this campaign because I love heart shaped glasses. Seriously though, I've never hit anyone. I'm anti-violence full stop. Against women, against men, against animals. Against anything.”
“I would rather be called funny than pretty.”

Source : "Live From" with Kyra Phillips, www.cnn.com. April 9, 2004.
“The whole idea of television news or any kind of news is to inform people about things they need to know about.”

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