"In the story of Ugly Duckling, when did the Ugly Duckling stop feeling Ugly? When he realized that he was a Swan. Each of us has something Special, a swan of some sort, hidden inside somewhere. But until we recognize that it's there, what can we do but splash around, treading water? The Wise are Who They Are. They work with what they've got and do what they can do."

-- Benjamin Hoff

#Wise Quotes #Swans Quotes #Ugly Duckling Quotes

“As long as there are people who are not happy with their lot in life, as long as the United States is perceived to somehow be the cause of this unhappiness, there will be terrorism.”

Source : Cofer Black during September 11 Commission Hearing, www.washingtonpost.com. April 14, 2004.
“What draws friends together does not conform to the laws of nature.”
“The Tory party is the enemy of democracy.”
“Small cheer and great welcome makes a merry feast.”
“When you're talking about Iraq and oil, you're talking about a mess, no matter who's in charge.”
“In my experience, it's not just that serious books get a hearing on comedy shows. But serious books get a serious hearing, as well as a funny one, on comedy shows.”
“I used to find great difficulty in drawing feet.”
“Real prayer is communion with God”

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