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“Sometimes I was too tired, other times just lazy. Now and then, I was frustrated because nothing seemed to be happening - no signs from God, no enlightenment, nothing. But that wasn't the point, the Shaykh explained. What mattered was the inner connection with God, which builds slowly and only transforms us gradually. Another obstacle, however, was that I often found it hard to concentrate during the dhikr.”
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“I've always had a fascination with hugging (I'm not really particular about who or what it is I'm embracing as long as there's a “squish†factor).”
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“I have seen, and I know firsthand, indeed from my own pen, how the organized Right has sabotaged not only journalism but also democracy and truth.”
Source : David Brock (2004). “The Republican Noise Machine: Right-Wing Media and How It Corrupts Democracy”, p.20, Crown
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“The true secret to genius is in creativity, not in technical mechanics.”
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“She thinks that he looks like Elvis, when he runs his fingers through that jet black hair.”
Source : Song: Bigger Than The Beatles, Album: Life's So Funny, 1995
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“Curiosity has its own reason for existence.”
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“It's bizarre that the produce manager is more important to my children's health than the pediatrician.”
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“So when you are faced with a decision on the euro, it is not surprising that many people are confused. They still try to squeeze the euro debate into the old language. But deep down it is a matter of deciding where one's future lies. It is a matter of political will and courage.”
Source : "UK-U.S. ties puzzling, says Prodi". www.cnn.com. April 29, 2002.