"True humility is not an abject, groveling, self-despising spirit; it is but a right estimate of ourselves as God sees us."

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Source : Tryon Edwards (2015). “The New Dictionary of Thoughts”, p.605, Ravenio Books

Tryon Edwards

#Humility Quotes #Self Quotes #Spirit Quotes

“We are not only a civilization of amateur photographers; we are amateur curators, editors, and publishers.”

Source : "Charlotte Cotton: Surveillance Revisited". Interview with Nicole Miller, www.guernicamag.com. June 15, 2016.
“The current generation of world leaders -- our generation -- is also being called to face significant challenges concerning peace, collective security and the environment. We have been unable to solve old disputes and to prevent new threats. The use of force is incapable of eliminating the underlying causes of conflict.”
“Better sexy and racy Than sexist and racist”
“Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don't need to escape from.”

Source : Seth Godin (2008). “Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us”, p.101, Penguin
“Peppers, garlic, hazelnuts and brazil nuts make my mouth, tongue and eyes swell and itch within minutes of eating them.”
“Fashion is like a fruit, you couldn't eat it a day before and you can't eat it a day after; it's just about today”
“I think it's possible to allow an artist to go beyond his borders and play.”
“I lay down on the bed clasping the pictures and buried my face in the pillow in a vain attempt at silencing my sobs. But it was as if all my life's accumulated grief had finally found an outlet and was allowed to take its course. I screamed, I cried, until the grief became bearable. (174)”

Source : Linda Olsson (2009). “Sonata for Miriam: A Novel”, p.114, Penguin

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