"Men despise religion. They hate it and are afraid it may be true. The cure for this is first to show that religion is not contrary to reason, but worthy of reverence and respect. Next make it attractive, make good men wish it were true and then show that it is."

-- Blaise Pascal

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“The stories we tell ourselves about ourselves determine the quality of the selves we imagine we are. The stories we tell about others determine the quality of our relationships with them.”
“Horses are consistent and logical. The horse will do what is easiest for him. If you make it easy for him to buck you off, kick you, and run away, thatâ€™s just what heâ€™s going to do. And more power to him. But if you make it easy for the horse to be relaxed and calm and accurate â€” and also have it be a beautiful dance between you and the horse â€” it wonâ€™t be too long before heâ€™ll be hunting for that just as hard as you are. Whatever you make easy for the horse, thatâ€™s what heâ€™s going to get good at.”
“The onset of mania occurs when repression is no longer able to resist the assaults of the repressed instincts.”

Source : Karl Abraham (1988). “Selected Papers on Psychoanalysis”, p.137, Karnac Books
“Thoughtfulness for others, generosity, modesty, and self-respect are the qualities which make a real gentleman or lady.”
“Having listened to great songwriters like James Taylor and Carole King, I felt there was nothing new that was coming out that really represented me and the way I felt. So I started writing my own stuff.”
“Being married gives one one's position like nothing else can.”
“Observe calmly; secure our position; cope with affairs calmly; hide our capacities and bide our time; be good at maintaining a low profile; and never claim leadership.”
“A second blow of many flowers appears, flowers faintly tinged and breathing no perfume; but fruits, not blossoms, form the woodland wreath that circles Autumn's brow.”

Source : Henry Kirke White, James Grahame (1856). “The poetical works of Henry Kirke White and James Grahame. With memoirs, diss. and notes, by G. Gilfillan”, p.247

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