"Precious jewel, you glow, you shine, reflecting all the good things in the world. Just look at yourself."

-- Maya Angelou

#Jewels Quotes #Shining Quotes #World Quotes

“At the end of the day, the Detroiter may be the most important American there is because no one knows better than he that we're all standing at the edge of the shaft.”

Source : Charlie LeDuff (2013). “Detroit: An American Autopsy”, p.11, Penguin
“I am tired of looking on what is, One might as well see beauty never more, As look upon it with an empty eye. I would this world were over. I am tired.”
“The book of Acts is the best aid in approaching our work. We do not find there anyone consecrating himself as a preacher nor anyone deciding to do the Lord's work by making himself a missionary or a pastor. What we do see is the Holy Spirit Himself appointing and sending men out to do the work.”
“Music is the tool to express life - and all that makes a difference.”
“Now everyone's main objective of taking photographs is to have a photograph for Twitter or Facebook. I find that troubling. If you have an opportunity to meet the Dalai Lama, don't work out your camera or iPhone issues. Sit and a listen to what the man is saying, because nine times out of 10, you're not going to look at that photo. You're not going to look at the video. As a photographer, I don't carry a camera. I have my iPhone, but I don't carry a camera. I want to live.”
“Heaven prepares good men with crosses; but no ill can happen to a good man.”
“The personality and style of a photographer usually limits the type of subject with which he deals best. For example Cartier-Bresson is very interested in people and in travel; these things plus his precise feeling for geometrical relationships determine the type of pictures he takes best. What is of value is that a particular photographer sees the subject differently. A good picture must be a completely individual expression which intrigues the viewer and forces him to think.”
“When Paris Hilton can top the bestsellers' lists, we are one more Connect Four move closer to Armageddon.”

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