"The Europeans wanted gold and slaves, like everybody else; but at the same time they wanted statues put up to themselves as people who had done good things for the slaves."

-- V. S. Naipaul

#People Quotes #Gold Quotes #Done Quotes

“I don't care if it's rap, metal, whatever. You still should play Beatles records mixed with Limp Bizkit mixed with Foghat mixed with Creedence Clearwater Revival, stuff like that.”
“My scars are numerous, my flesh is powerless, my enemy is dangerous, but my God is glorious and His grace is totally sufficient.”

Source : Matt Papa (2014). “Look and Live: Behold the Soul-Thrilling, Sin-Destroying Glory of Christ”, p.15, Baker Books
“I've been working with Peaches for a while as far as doing shows, maybe for the past two years. Everyone else seems to think that this is a new relationship, but me and her have been touring off and on for a while now. I was doing my album and I needed that heavy-hitter.”
“The roles we play in each other's lives are only as powerful as the trust and connection between us--the protection, safety, and caring we are willing to share.”
“Even though you're not equipped, keep searching: equipment isn't necessary on the way to the Lord.”
“As long as we are mindful and aware, no one practice is better than another.”
“Perhaps this is the root of all evil, that gardeners are not put in charge of our schools.”
“Certainly he is not of the generation that regards honesty as the best policy. However, he does regard it as a policy.”

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