"Adversity in the things of this world opens the door for spiritual salvation."

-- Arnold J. Toynbee

#Spiritual Quotes #Adversity Quotes #Doors Quotes

“There is certainly the intention of efforts like the Common Core to raise education standards and make sure that every student masters advanced math concepts - algebra, geometry, statistics and probability.”
“Man eternally tries to get back to an organic past that has slipped just beyond his reach.”
“You can't change laws without first changing human nature.”
“I don't understand how someone can MAKE love without BEING in love.”
“Weak people never admit that they are responsible for their own state. They always blame either circumstances or others.”
“Diversity for the sake of diversity is not an accomplishment or a step forward. It's what you bring to the table.”
“When I was in Downing Street, David Cameron saw me and said, "Please, shout it all around and let it penetrate to my cabinet meeting." So I bellowed: "Gordon's alive!"”

Source : Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“I remember my son wanted to go to bed with his cowboy boots on, and we had this fight for like an hour. Then I realized that the only good reason I had for him not to do it is because I didn't want him to. There was really no other reason. And finally I said, "OK, fine." It was a great victory for me, because I realized it doesn't really matter.”

Source : Interview with Rosemary Ellis, www.goodhousekeeping.com. February 18, 2009.

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