"[E]ach of our voices has something unique to say. Not only should I not mold my life to the demands of external conformity; I can't even find the model by which to live outside myself. I can only find it within."

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Source : Charles Taylor (1994). “Multiculturalism”, p.30, Princeton University Press

Charles Taylor

#Unique Quotes #Voice Quotes #Demand Quotes

“What is Africa, anyway? Even I don't know what Africa is, entirely. But I know that it's not some of these simplified sound bites you hear in America.”
“Remember how many beautiful women there were in the 1950s and 1960s, without any surgery? And now, thanks to degeneration, we have this.”

Source : "This Is Not a Barbie Doll. This Is an Actual Human Being". Interview with Michael Idov, www.gq.com. July 12, 2017.
“It's a crooked system, but gin straight take the pain away.”

Source : Song: Hopeless, Album: Red Light District
“The greatest victory you can win is over your own mind.”
“There come to one's soul heavenly thoughts as he joins in heavenly expressions coupled with heavenly melody.”
“No one particular religion has been able to secure the exclusive rights for the power of prayer. No matter who you are, we all have the ability to take advantage of this amazing and wonderful power. Once you realize this, you will then be filled with the desire to help others realize this as well. More and more people are resonating with this understanding, and this could result in a more wonderful future for mankind. (165)”

Source : Masaru Emoto (2010). “The Secret Life of Water”, p.165, Simon and Schuster
“I think a girl always needs a cardigan, and I tend to go for the sparkles. I have a minimum of 50 embellished cardigans. I'm not a believer in less is more; I'm sort of a believer in more is necessary.”
“Meditating on the nature and dignity of prayer can cause saying at least one thing to God: Lord, teach us to pray!”

Source : Karl Rahner (1997). “The Need and the Blessing of Prayer”, p.1, Liturgical Press

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