"I did two things on my seventy-fifth birthday. I visited my wife's grave. Then I joined the army."

-- John Scalzi

#Army Quotes #Two Quotes #Wife Quotes

“Compassion allows us to understand that, as citizens of the planet, weâ€™re all in this together and that in order to ensure our survival we must hold and cultivate a new and larger vision of whatâ€™s possible for ourselves and for the human race as a whole.”
“God will have the body partake with the soul-as in matters of grief, so in matters of joy; the lanthorn shines in the light of the candle within.”
“When we come close to those things that break us down, we touch those things that also break us open. And in that breaking open, we uncover our true nature.”

Source : Wayne Muller (2013). “How Then, Shall We Live?: Four Simple Questions That Reveal the Beauty and Meaning of Our Lives”, p.41, Bantam
“I didn't expect myself to be perfect my first season because no one ever pulled me aside and said "This is how you walk."”

Source : "Gigi Hadid Hates the Gym, Loves Carbs, and Just Got Her First Fitness Campaign". Interview with Kristina Rodulfo, www.elle.com. October 4, 2016.
“If you want a thing done well, do it yourself.”
“People don't like change when it comes to changing their own lifestyle habits.”
“If you're beautiful, you're led to believe that you can't also be smart.”
“I asked the girl if she could bring a sister for me. She did. Sister Maria Teresa. It was a very slow evening. We discussed the New Testament. We agreed that He was very well adjusted for an only child.”

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