"Memory as an inversion of historical time is the essence of interiority."

-- Emmanuel Levinas

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“Having played in both competitions over recent years I believe that although standards continue to rise in Super League, the NRL is a better competition.”
“Why do some persons 'find' God in a way that others do not? Why does God manifest His Presence to some and let multitudes of others struggle along in the half-light of imperfect Christian experience? Of course the will of God is the same for all. He has no favorites within His household. All He has ever done for any of His children He will do for all of His children. The difference lies not with God but with us.”
“Wit implies hatred or contempt of folly and crime, produces its effects by brisk shocks of surprise, uses the whip of scorpions and the branding-iron, stabs, stings, pinches, tortures, goads, teases, corrodes, undermines.”
“One thing we do well within evangelicalism is in thinking of Jesus as our friend. But He is also our King.”
“I try to explain the difference to a client between cleaning and restoration.Cleaning is simply removing some light to moderate soils. Restoration is removing those hardened deposits and stains that require heavier cleaners and much more time. Or on a building that has just been built or renovated it's removing all the construction debris. Setting expectations can go a long way to having and keeping satisfied customers.”
“We derive immeasurable good, uncounted pleasures, enormous security, and many critical lessons about life by owning dogs.”

Source : Roger A. Caras (1982). “A Celebration of Dogs”, Crown
“What better way to get to know a culture than to go there and learn their sports? And I say to people who tell me they can't travel, 'How much did you spend at the mall this year? How many times did you eat out? Take that money and go.'”

Source : Diane Setterfield (2007). “The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel”, p.41, Simon and Schuster
“The minister today preached about death and judgment, and what would become of those who behaved improperly - and somehow it scared me. He preached such an awful sermon I didn't think I should ever see you again until the Judgment Day. The subject of perdition seemed to please him somehow.”

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