"None of us whether Men or Women but have so good an Opinion of our own Conduct as to believe we are fit, if not to direct others, at least to govern our selves."

-- Mary Astell

#Believe Quotes #Men Quotes #Self Quotes

“Justice for all children is the high ideal in a democracy.”

Source : Grace Abbott, Judith Sealander (2015). “The Grace Abbott Reader”, p.8, U of Nebraska Press
“Superstition always inspires littleness, religion grandeur of mind; the superstitious raises beings inferior to himself to deities.”
“Embrace yourself, create a plan of action and of course, ponder the impact of your thoughts.”
“We're not meant to be perfect. It took me a long time to learn that.”
“Instead of more violence why isn't there a meeting of religious leaders. It's all got to be dialogue - that's the only way. Get everybody from each religion together and say 'Listen, this can't go on. Why do we have all this hatred?'”
“I'd do a podcast about guys wearing shorts when it's too cold.”
“My Soul gave me good counsel, teaching me that the lamp which I carry does not belong to me, and the song that I sing was not generated from within me.”
“There are some solitary wretches who seem to have left the rest of mankind, only, as Eve left Adam, to meet the devil in private.”

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