"God is glorified, not by our groans, but by our thanksgivings."

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Source : Edwin Percy Whipple (1875). “Success and Its Conditions”, p.195

Edwin Percy Whipple

#Thankful Quotes

“I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me.”
“I think astrology is annoying bullshit-which is so Libra of me”
“I would say my sense of adventure outweighs my grace.”
“In acute suffering the need for meaning is as strong or stronger than the need for happiness.”

Source : Peter L. Berger (1969). “The sacred canopy: elements of a sociological theory of religion”
“I prefer the people who eat off the bare earth the delirium from which they were born.”
“the habit of shutting doors behind us is invaluable to happiness; we must learn to shut life's doors to cut out the futile wind of past mistakes.”

Source : Marjorie Holmes (1995). “Marjorie Holmes: The Inspirational Writings: A Collection Consisting of Love and Laughter;...”, Bbs Publishing Corporation
“We've seen some insane signs: 'Is that a loaf of bread in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?' Funny stuff along those lines. Very original. One just said, 'I will do unspeakable things.' I thought that was very interesting - and mildly terrifying!”
“Who needs enemies when you've got Republican Surrenderists for Obamacare waiting in the wings?”

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