"Religion must affirm, in the clearest terms, that morality and ethical values are not mere decorative frills of personal opinion, not subjective superstructure, but intrinsic laws of the cosmos built into the heart of reality."

-- Bhikkhu Bodhi

#Heart Quotes #Reality Quotes #Personal Opinions Quotes

“Keep to the ancient way and custom of the Church, established and confirmed by so many Saints under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. And live a new life. Pray, and get others to pray, that God not abandon His Church, but reform it as He pleases, and as He sees best for us, and more to His honor and glory.”
“Ridiculous yachts and private planes and big limousines won't make people enjoy life more, and it sends out terrible messages to the people who work for them. It would be so much better if that money was spent in Africa - and it's about getting a balance.”
“They say that even the brightest star won't shine forever. But in fact, the brightest star would live the shortest amount of time. Feel free to extract whatever life lesson you want from that.”

Source : "Death from the Skies!". Book by Phil Plait, 2008.
“If you achieve a voice that will be heard, you should use it to speak up for the voiceless and oppressed. If you possess any power or authority, you must strive to use it to help and empower the powerless.”

Source : Craig Murray (2007). “Dirty Diplomacy: The Rough-and-Tumble Adventures of a Scotch-Drinking, Skirt-Chasing, Dictator-Busting and Thoroughly Unrepentant Ambassador Stuck on the Frontline of the War Against Terror”, p.335, Simon and Schuster
“A man without self-restraint is like a barrel without hoops, and tumbles to pieces.”
“Nothing in life is guaranteed, including government guarantees.”
“Defeat has its lessons as well as victory.”
“He rested sitting on the un-stepped mast and sail and tried not to think but only to endure.”

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