"A good history covers not only what was done, but the thought that went into the action. You can read the history of a country through its actions."

-- Benjamin Hooks

#Country Quotes #Government Quotes #Done Quotes

“Becoming like Jesus is as much as about having a relaxed and joyful heart as it is about believing and doing the right thing, as much about proper energy as about proper truth.”
“Being present. The mind is like a butterfly that flits from one flower to the next. Seldom do we find ourselves nestled in the excuisite and eternal ocean of here and now. When you are, you can connect with your true self that is beyond the chattering of your mind. When you take the effort to focus your drifting consciousness to become fully awake to the present moment, you will discover the glorious light that dwells within you.”
“If thou dost love, proclaim it faithfully.”
“Anytime you get hate, send out love. Then love will come back & you'll be free.”
“On the 17th of May, the Delos put out to sea. I was immediately affected with sea-sickness, which, however, lasted but a short time. I remained on deck constantly, forcing myself to exercise.”
“Power is knowing your past.”
“Our Christian life began not with our decision to follow Christ but with God's call to us to do so.”
“I think we can be reasonably confident that if the American population had the slightest idea of what is being done in their name, they would be utterly appalled.”

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