"The purpose prong of the Lemon test requires that a government activity have a secular purpose. That requirement is not satisfied, however, by the mere existence of some secular purpose, however dominated by religious purposes... The proper inquiry under the purpose prong of Lemon, I submit, is whether the government intends to convey a message of endorsement or disapproval of religion."

-- Sandra Day O'Connor

#Religious Quotes #Government Quotes #Atheism Quotes

“The fear of God reigning in the heart is the beauty of the soul.”
“In some instances, alimony has become akin to a social-welfare program provided by working women to their ex-husbands.”

Source : "Men Receiving Alimony Want A Little Respect" by Anita Raghavan, www.wsj.com. April 1, 2008.
“Somehow, I went from being too young, to being too old. Somewhere in there I must have been just right.”
“The arms race is worse than it ever was, the dumping of creation down a military rat hole is worse than it ever was, the wars across the earth are worse than they ever were.”

Source : "A Conversation With Daniel Berrigan". Interview with Alan Fox, www.rattle.com. January 30, 1999.
“If a dog jumps into your lap, it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing, it is because your lap is warmer.”

Source : Alfred North Whitehead, Lucien Price (2001). “Dialogues of Alfred North Whitehead”, p.183, David R. Godine Publisher
“There never will exist anything permanently noble and excellent in the character which is a stranger to resolute self-denial.”
“I learned again and again in my life, until you get your own act together, youâ€™re not ready for Big Love. What youâ€™re ready for is one of those codependent relationships where you desperately need a partner.”
“Only one military organization can hold and gain ground in war-a ground army supported by tactical aviation with supply lines guarded by the navy.”

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