"There was no pomp and ceremony in connection with the birth of Jesus - rather the opposite: it took place in simplicity and in poverty."

-- Keith O'Brien

#Jesus Quotes #Opposites Quotes #Simplicity Quotes

“Precedents deliberately established by wise men are entitled to great weight. They are evidence of truth, but only evidence...But a solitary precedent...which has never been reexamined, cannot be conclusive.”
“In the face of the economic plight, it is our task to become pioneers of simplicity, that is, to find a simple form for all of life's necessities, which is at the same time respectable and genuine.”
“If we can use our problems and illnesses as opportunities to think about how we can change our lives, we have power.”
“You might not think that's cricket, and it's not, it's motor racing.”
“Doth sickness fill my heart with fear, 'Tis sweet to know that Thou art near; Am I with dread of justice tried, 'Tis sweet to know that Christ hath died.”

Source : James Edmeston (1799). “Hymns for the Chamber of Sickness”, p.19
“I still lack a political, religious and philosophical world view - I change it every month - and so I'll have to limit myself to descriptions of how my heroes love, marry, give birth, die, and how they speak.”
“No matter what the subject, the subject is always love.”
“I've lived so frugally for so long. I have to have that financial security or the world feels out of control for me.”

Source : "Biography / Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

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