"Be ever more obedient to God and He will save you."

-- Pachomius the Great

#Christian Quotes #Orthodox Quotes

“People aim for the stars, and they end up like goldfish in a bowl. I wonder if it wouldn't be simpler just to teach children right from the start that life is absurd.”

Source : Muriel Barbery (2013). “The Elegance of the Hedgehog”, p.15, Gallic Books
“Question: If there were two of you which one would win?”
“What parents teach is themselves, as models of what is human - by their moods, their reactions, their facial expressions and actions. These are the real things parents need to be aware of, and of how they affect their children. Allow them to know you, and it might become easier for them to learn about themselves.”

Source : Magda Gerber (1998). “Dear Parent: Caring for Infants with Respect”
“Debate is healthy and no one in this chamber - starting with me - has a monopoly on being right.”
“The thing about fashion - it's like ducks going quack, quack quack. It's being dictated from above, and it just makes me want to rebel against it.”
“I like to read things I've read before. It's like listening over and over to your favorite song.”
“Everyone is given one gift, a reason for being, and it's our obligation to do something with it.”
“APA is another evolution in my career; they have unique vision and share my goals for the future. I look forward to expanding our horizons together.”

Source : "Paul Oakenfold Leaves WME for APA (Exclusive)" by Shirley Halperin, www.hollywoodreporter.com. October 11, 2011.

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