"On sorrow floats laughter."

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Source : "Dog Years". Book by Gunter Grass, www.theguardian.com. 1963.

Gunter Grass

#Laughter Quotes #Sorrow Quotes

“A Christian who does not pray for those who govern is not a good Christian.”
“Here's how to determine God's will for your life: Go wherever your gifts will be exploited the most.”
“Hail to St. Aegolius Our Alma Mater. Hail, our song we raise in praise of thee Long in the memory of every loyal owl Thy splendid banner emblazoned be. Now to thy golden talons Homage we're bringing. Guiding symbol of our hopes and fears Hark to the cries of eternal praises ringing Long may we triumph in the coming years. - The Owls of St. Aegolius”

Source : Kathryn Lasky (2010). “Guardians of Ga'Hoole Collection: Legend of the Guardians”, p.33, Scholastic Inc.
“Christina,'i say,'The factionless have all the guns.”
“Could Henry Ford produce the Book of Kells? Certainly not. He would quarrel initially with the advisability of such a project and then prove it was impossible.”
“Habit simplifies our movements, makes them accurate, and diminishes fatigue.”
“Heavenly Father, thank You for Your peace that rules my heart. I choose Your peace today and thank You for guiding my every step. I choose to be thankful today and bless You for Your faithfulness. In Jesus Name. Amen.”
“War is a horribly fascinating thing.”

Source : Robert Lee Sherrod (1945). “On to Westward: War in the Central Pacific”

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