"Faith in the supernatural is a desperate wager made by man at the lowest ebb of his fortunes."

-- George Santayana

#Men Quotes #Religion Quotes #Wagers Quotes

“Faith is the realization that God's pleasure in you will never be based upon your performance for him.”
“If you have breakouts, it can be really healing, it's a little bit stinky, but if you're not sleeping over at your boyfriend's, it's really effective”
“The application of collective guilt, running from one generation to another, is a dangerous doctrine which would leave few modern nations unscathed.”
“Sometimes people close a door because they’re trying to figure out a way to get you to knock.”

Source : Andrew Pyper (2013). “Lost Girls: A Novel”, p.431, Simon and Schuster
“A lot of young directors, they're not confident; they're not open to the emotional level of the scene.”
“A pianist with skill, touch, musicality and a gift for making songs from songs. Plus, he can swing! Give a listen”
“Others may question your credentials, your papers, your degrees. Others may look for all kinds of ways to diminish your worth. But what is inside you no one can take from you or tarnish. This is your worth, who you really are, your degree that can go with you wherever you go, that you bring with you the moment you come into a room, that can't be manipulated or shaken. Without that sense of self, no amount of paper, no pedigree, and no credentials can make you legit. No matter what, you have to feel legit inside first.”
“If your face is swollen from the severe beatings of life, smile and pretend to be a fat man.”

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