"I grew up at my grandmother's house, and she had a beautiful garden. I used to hate mowing the lawn and weeding, which is what you do when you're a kid. I loathe gardening, but I love gardens, and I have two beautiful gardens."

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Elton John

#Beautiful Quotes #Weed Quotes #Hate Quotes

“Indeed I cannot doubt that there has been really one grand empire, or one Universal, one PandÃ¦an, or one Catholic religion, with one language, which has extended over the whole of the world; uniting or governing at the same time...”

Source : Godfrey Higgins (2014). “Anacalypsis”, p.246, Jazzybee Verlag
“Since Christ is the Word of God and the Truth of God, he may be received even by those who have not heard of his manifestation in the flesh... We have, therefore. the hope that even among the heathen there may be some, like Socrates, who, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit working through the truth of nature and conscience, have found the way of life and salvation.”

Source : Augustus Hopkins Strong (1907). “Systematic Theology: A Compendium and Commonplace Book Designed for the Use of Theological Students”
“We have a lowest-common-denominator Christianity being taught in so many denominations that has produced a people who simply do not know some of the most basic Christian truths.”
“Perhaps passing through the gates of death is like passing quietly through the gate in a pasture fence. On the other side, you keep walking, without the need to look back. No shock, no drama, just the lifting of a plank or two in a simple wooden gate in a clearing. Neither pain, nor floods of light, nor great voices, but just the silent crossing of a meadow.”

Source : Mark Helprin (1991). “A Soldier of the Great War”, Harcourt
“When people are placed in positions slightly above what they expect, they are apt to excel.”
“Wouldn't. Think. About. Ian.”
“Relationships matter above all, and that you build relationships by making yourself useful, not annoying. The PR practitioner should focus on providing helpful service to the journalist whenever possible. Help them source good story ideas, provide sources with intelligent contributions to make, thank them for their time and attention.”
“People cannot hurt you without your permission.”

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