"I fear that I am losing my mind. But really, it would not be such a precious thing to lose, as it only causes me pain."

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Source : L. A. Meyer (2011). “The Mark of the Golden Dragon: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, Jewel of the East, Vexation of the West, and Pearl of the South China Sea”, p.104, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

L.A. Meyer

#Pain Quotes #Mind Quotes #Causes Quotes

“Building trust is a process. Trust results from consistent and predictable interaction over time.”
“I know so many people who are so much better at it than I am, and I think I'm a goofier person rather than a serious, dramatic actress, so I probably belong in comedy.”
“Now I'm a free agent, literally and figuratively. I've reached that enviable state in life in which I can do pretty much what I want. And what I want is to continue to play basketball. I still love the game, and I still have something to offer. My coaches and teammates recognize that. At the same time, I want to be genuine and authentic and truthful.”

Source : "Why NBA center Jason Collins is coming out now" by Jason Collins, www.si.com. April 29, 2013.
“Serenity of spirit and turbulence of action should make up the sum of a man's life.”
“With patience bear what pains you have deserved, Grieve, if you will, over what's unmerited.”
“Hatred is toxic to you and those around you. The condition should be treated with understanding and love until it is healed.”
“Sometimes I mistake this for a universe that cares.”
“If God had perceived that our greatest need was economic, he would have sent an economist. If he had perceived that our greatest need was entertainment, he would have sent us a comedian or an artist. If God had perceived that our greatest need was political stability, he would have sent us a politician. If he had perceived that our greatest need was health, he would have sent us a doctor. But he perceived that our greatest need involved our sin, our alienation from him, our profound rebellion, our death; and he sent us a Savior.”

Source : D. A. Carson (1992). “A Call to Spiritual Reformation: Priorities from Paul and His Prayers”, p.109, Baker Academic

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