"There is no greater sign of a general decay of virtue in a nation, than a want of zeal in its inhabitants for the good of their country."

-- Joseph Addison

#Country Quotes #Decay Quotes #Want Quotes

“Don't be gullible, use life before it uses you. Understand there are no free lunches, and for every action you take, there's a reaction.”
“Life is a series of tasks that you absolutely must get done before they don't matter any more.”
“There is an ancient legend which warns that, should we ever learn our true origin, our universe will instantly be destroyed.”
“I'm very aware that pro wrestling fans can be some of the most vocal and passionate and descriptive about how they feel when it comes to pro wrestling. So I'm totally fine with how fans talk about how they feel, cause if they're not allowed to voice how they feel, then what's the point of being a wrestling fan. You gotta know what you like and what you do't like and that's fine.”

Source : Source: 411mania.com
“I never said that. The fact is we are going to open over hundreds of stores this year and next and increase employment by over 5,000 jobs worldwide. And, we have no plans to cut team hours as a result of the Affordable Care Act.”
“I know so many people who have battled breast cancer and they didn't all make it.”
“Weddings and funerals are when you figure out who your real friends are.”
“My times of silence before God are very important to me now. I put everything else down, every word away, and I am with the Lord. When I'm quiet, life falls into perspective for me. I have a very active mind and I'm a worrier, but in those moments when I choose to put that away, I rest beside the Shepherd in still places. Why don't you give yourself a gift today? Turn off the television or the car stereo, put down the newspaper or the business plan, and in the quietness, rest for a while beside the Shepherd of your soul.”

Source : Sheila Walsh (2001). “Gifts for Your Soul: A Book of Daily Devotions”, Zondervan Publishing Company

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