"All objects whether pleasant, unpleasant or neutral, are mere appearances to the mind just like things experienced in a dream"

“There could be no more powerful argument against mixing religion and government than the success of independent African American churches in placing racial segregation and discrimination on a reluctant nation's social agenda. Would black churches have been able to take the lead in the struggle had they been dependent on funds doled out for 'faith-based initiatives' . . . ?”

“The worst thing of all is standing by when folks are doing something wrong.”

Source : Kirby Larson (2007). “Hattie Big Sky”, p.164, Yearling

“Sometimes you want to have a talk about race, about police violence. It's very hard to get through to somebody. Everyone's got their side staked out. They don't want to talk about it. But you can break the ice with a little humor.”

Source : Source: www.ebony.com

“You have to continually and actively watch for the best parts of someone else that will let you experience love.”

“One self-approving hour whole years outweighs.”

“The foundation of all civilization is loitering.”

“Since I was 15 I've felt kinda like... an old man.”

Source : "Sardonic youth" by Andrew Male, www.theguardian.com. September 15, 2007.

“Let us remember, so far as we can, that every unpleasant thought is a bad thing literally put into the body.”

Source : Robert C. Worstell, Prentice Mulford “Thoughts Are Things - Secrets to the Law of Attraction”, Lulu.com