"It is not enough to know what you want, you must also know why you want it, and what you will do once you have it! All those elements impact the world around you and therefore must be considered."

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Source : Kathleen McGowan (2012). “The Source of Miracles: Seven Powerful Steps to Transforming Your Life Through the Lord's Prayer”, p.35, Simon and Schuster

Kathleen McGowan

#Impact Quotes #Elements Quotes #World Quotes

“It's not for me. I tried human flesh and it's too salty for my taste.”
“We settled Mama into the wheelchair and loaded her down with both our pocketbooks and a vase of flowers I had picked to present to our host in hopes of softening the effects of any opinions Mama might vent during the evening.”

Source : Bailey White (2009). “Mama Makes Up Her Mind: And Other Dangers of Southern Living”, p.22, Da Capo Press
“It was just one of those things," I said, "You know, that just happen. You don't think or plan. You just do it.”
“The trend of all knowledge at the present is to specialize, but archaeology has in it all the qualities that call for the wide view of the human race, of its growth from the savage to the civilized, which is seen in all stages of social and religious development.”
“Since i couldn't remember the "real" first time i'd lost my virginity, this would have become my de facto first time. I wanted a better story then: I did it with this boy who i wasn't very into and who had mysterious Gaterade breath; in his room decorated with sports equipment; at least he was nice enough to provide condoms and get his ancient, ***** dog to leave us along.”
“Decisions! And a general, a commander in chief who has not got the quality of decision, then he is no good.”
“You must give soldiers reasons to have confidence and pride in themselves, in their leaders, and in their units. Only then will you have loyalty. Loyalty was the primary trait I looked for in soldiers.”
“People moved in across the street and are immediately cutting down a huge tree. Their toothbrushes will know my buttonhole.”

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