"Obedience is detachment from the self. This is the most radical detachment of all. But what is the self? The self is the principle of reason and responsibility in us. It is the root of freedom, it is what makes us men."

-- Bede Griffiths

#Responsibility Quotes #Men Quotes #Self Quotes

“O nightingale, that on yon bloomy spray Warblest at eve, when all the woods are still; Thou with fresh hope the lover's heart dost fill While the jolly hours lead on propitious May.”
“I can tell you if you look at the polls, Democrats, Republicans, Independents, they do not think we should increase the debt limit.”
“So long as mists envelop you, be still. Be still until the sunlight pours through and dispels the mists - as it surely will. Then act with courage.”
“Politeness and civility are the best capital ever invested in business.”
“Art seems to me to be above all a state of soul.”

Source : Jacob Baal-Teshuva, Marc Chagall (2008). “Marc Chagall: 1887-1985”, Taschen America Llc
“Maybe what a gay icon is, is a person who is rooted for â€” in other words, cheered on â€” by people who feel different.”
“In the new century, we should continue to work together to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the vast number of developing countries including China and India and promote the establishment of a just and equitable new international political and economic order.”
“I am persuaded to think that any climate change is bad because of the investments and adaptations that have been made by human beings and all of the things that support human existence upon this globe. Even minor fluctuations of climate could change the distribution of fish, â€¦ upset agriculture,â€¦and inundate costal citiesâ€¦â€¦ Such changes could occur at a faster rate perhaps than human society can evolve.”

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