"The adoption of gloves for all contests will do more to preserve the practice of boxing than any other conceivable means. It will give pugilism new life, not only as a professional boxer's art, but as a general exercise."

-- John Boyle O'Reilly

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“The modern form of things had begun to appeal to me, also (as material for satire) politics, and the lives of the great and little, high up in the social scale.”
“the habit of shutting doors behind us is invaluable to happiness; we must learn to shut life's doors to cut out the futile wind of past mistakes.”

Source : Marjorie Holmes (1995). “Marjorie Holmes: The Inspirational Writings: A Collection Consisting of Love and Laughter;...”, Bbs Publishing Corporation
“The basic tenet of black consciousness is that the black man must reject all value systems that seek to make him a foreigner in the country of his birth and reduce his basic human dignity.”

Source : Steven Biko (1979). “Steve Biko: Black Consciousness in South Africa”, Vintage
“It is extraordinary how music sends one back into memories of the past ...”
“The wonder of prayer is rediscovered in who we're speaking to. Prayer is a mystical event by which we get to talk to the Creator of all-the One who fashioned our world with a few words-knowing that God not only listens but answers.”

Source : FaceBook post by Margaret Feinberg from Jan 29, 2017
“Organized religion always has been and remains the greatest enemy of women's rights. . . .”
“I realize I never stand out in a room unless I'm feeling balanced, centered and happy. It sounds really corny but it's very, very true.”
“Praise is the rehearsal for our eternal song.”

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