"In moments of despair, we look on ourselves lead-enly as objects; we see ourselves, our lives, as someone else might see them and may even be driven to kill ourselves if the separation, the "knowledge," seems sufficiently final."

-- Mary McCarthy

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“As with every aspect of our sanctification, the renewal of the mind may be painful and difficult. It requires hard work and discipline, inspired by a sacrificial love for Christ and a burning desire to build up His body, the Church. Developing a Christian worldview means submitting our entire self to God, in an act of devotion and service to Him.”
“My films are doing well in Polish cinemas, so I don't really have problems financing them, and my international accolades are helpful.”
“The problem with party politics is that people get involved every two or four years and that is it. In the meantime, the legislature and Minnesota politics are on a separate track.”
“Rid the mind of knowledge when looking for pleasure. Or start thinking and find a lot of pain.”

Source : "The Saddest Summer of Samuel S". Book by J. P. Donleavy, 1966.
“I've met some people who were very proud of their humility.”
“People sometimes punish to exact judgment for past actions. God disciplines in order to teach and always in the interest of those whom he disciplines.”
“I love bad boys. They're the most fun to play.”
“This life's dim windows of the soul Distorts the heavens from pole to pole And leads you to believe a lie When you see with, not through, the eye.”

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