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David Brainerd

"We should always look upon ourselves as God's servants, placed in God's world, to do his work; and accordingly labour faithfully for him; not with a design to grow rich and great, but to glorify God, and do all the good we possibly can."

Source : Jonathan Edwards, David Brainerd (1807). “The Works of President Edwards;: Narrative of conversions. Life and diary of the Rev. David Brainerd. Mr. Brainerd's journal. Mr. Brainerd's remains”, p.491

David Brainerd

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“We are currently working on new policies to protect and create American jobs, particularly by improving education. We need more information in order to find the best solutions to this increasing concern for American families.”
“The U.S. has perverted the U.N. weapons process by using it as a tool to justify military actions, falsely so. ... The U.S. was using the inspection process as a trigger for war.”
“Anytime I was challenged and told I couldn't do something, I would absolutely have to prove the opposite. And I did.”
“If I ever thought I wasn't the right guy for the job, I'd be the first person to fire myself.”
“I have so much to do that I shall spend the first three hours in prayer.”
“Laughter does not deny pain. Laughter - like a wail - acknowledges and replies to pain.”
“Mindfulness meditation doesn't change life. Life remains as fragile and unpredictable as ever. Meditation changes the heart's capacity to accept life as it is.”
“Truth, after all, wears a different face to everybody, and it would be too tedious to wait till all were agreed.”

Source : James Russell Lowell (1887). “Democracy, and Other Addresses”

"We should always look upon ourselves as God's servants, placed in God's world, to do his work; and accordingly labour faithfully for him; not with a design to grow rich and great, but to glorify God, and do all the good we possibly can."

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