"When we retire from the conventions of society and draw close to nature, we involuntarily become children: each attribute acquired by experience falls away from the soul, which becomes anew such as it was once and will surely be again."

-- Mikhail Lermontov

#Children Quotes #Fall Quotes #Soul Quotes

“With regard to performance, commitment, effort, dedication, there is no middle ground. Or you do something very well or not at all.”
“For our soul is so preciously loved of him that is highest, that it over-passeth the knowing of all creatures.”
“Twilight, again. Another ending. No matter how perfect the day is, it always has to end.”
“You know what I'm not going to do I'm not going to tell you every move I'm going to make. This isn't a reality TV show. Some things are just best left unsaid. I'll handle the club the way I deem is necessary. They just need to play.”
“A life spent in the routine of science need not destroy the attractive human element of a woman's nature.”
“Humility is the essence of repentance. Humility is selfless, not selfish. ItÂ doesn'tÂ demand its own way or speak with moral superiority. Instead, humility answers softlyÂ and listens kindly for understanding, not vindication.Â Humility recognizes that no one can change someone else, but with faith, effort, and the help of God,Â weÂ can undergoÂ our ownÂ mighty change of heart.”
“Patience is the only way you can endure the gray periods.”

Source : Teri Hatcher (2006). “Burnt Toast: And Other Philosophies of Life”, p.41, Hachette UK
“I still think people do have racial hang-ups, but I think one of the reasons I can joke about it is people are shedding those racial hatreds.”

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