"When trying a case [the famous judge] L. Cassius never failed to inquire "Who gained by it?" Man's character is such that no one undertakes crimes without hope of gain."

-- Marcus Tullius Cicero

#Character Quotes #Men Quotes #Judging Quotes

“In the life of the body a man is sometimes sick, and unless he takes medicine, he will die. Even so in the spiritual life a man is sick on account of sin. For that reason he needs medicine so that he may be restored to health; and this grace is bestowed in the Sacrament of Penance.”
“Without anxiety life would have very little savor.”
“Ananna of Tanarau is a delightfully irascible heroine, inhabiting a fascinating and fresh new world that I would love to spend more time in. Pirate ships? Camels? Shadow dwelling assassins? Yes please! Can I have some more?”
“When a child is born, the entire Universe has to shift and make room. Another entity capable of free will, and therefore capable of becoming God, has been born.”

Source : Ina May Gaskin (2010). “Spiritual Midwifery”, p.13, Book Publishing Company
“To create is, first and foremost, to create time.”
“Be as a lion in the path. Be dangerous even in defeat.”
“There are some honorable politicians; and God bless them, there aren't many of them - but they're narcissistic. They need people to love them.”
“Sometimes it's good to get mad, sometimes it clarifies where we stand. I think that art has the ability to challenge and push, and that's great. That's better than great... it's necessary.”

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