"It is the duty of all who make philosophy the entertainment of their lives, to turn their thoughts to practical schemes for the good of society, and not pass away their time in fruitless searches, which tend rather to the ostentation of knowledge than the service of life."

-- Joseph Addison

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“I went to high school with Al Capone.”
“You cannot coherently affirm the Christian-truth claim and the dominant model of evolutionary theory at the same time.”
“I always dreamed about scoring at St. James' Park. I fancied my chances and the ball flew into the net. I was ecstatic.”
“Your silent thoughts are like the roots of a plant. They remain hidden in the dark recesses of the earth, but from them stems the whole plant--its life and form, its strength and beauty. From them and through them the plant lives and dies. So, too, your thoughts, although hidden, are your real, vital force.”

Source : Lawrence G. Lovasik (1999). “The Hidden Power of Kindness: A Practical Handbook for Souls who Dare to Transform the World, One Deed at a Time”, p.97, Sophia Institute Press
“True freedom is where an individual's thoughts and actions are in alignment with that which is true, correct, and of honor - no matter the personal price.”
“If they don't want to pay for it, they can stop drinking it.”
“Stop talking about tomorrow. You owe it to yourself to do whatever you can to live you can to live a better life today.”

Source : FaceBook post by Bob Harper from Mar 14, 2012
“The world is the true classroom. The most rewarding and important type of learning is through experience, seeing something with our own eyes.”

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