"Conscience: A small, still voice that makes minority reports."

--

Franklin P. Adams

#Conscience Quotes

“We must learn to let the flow manifest itself where it will.....not where we will it.”
“All I have is an opinion - I don't deal in Truth.”
“If outer events bring him to a position where he can bear them no longer and force him to cry out to the higher power in helplessness for relief, or if inner feelings bring humiliation and recognition of his dependence on that power, this crushing of the ego may open the door to grace.”
“You know what the best kind of organic certification would be? Make an unannounced visit to a farm and take a good long look at the farmerâ€™s bookshelf. Because what youâ€™re feeding your emotions and thoughts is what this is really all about. The way I produce a chicken is an extension of my worldview. You can learn more about that by seeing whatâ€™s sitting on my bookshelf than having me fill out a whole bunch of forms.”
“Giving thanks is a key that opens a door to greater connectedness and greater participation in the life of the world. It is one of the most powerful spiritual practices available to us.”
“Food brings people together on many different levels. It's nourishment of the soul and body; it's truly love.”
“Meet everybody and every circumstance on the battlefield of life with the courage of a hero and the smile of a conqueror.”
“....there is no end to observations on the difference between the measures likely to be pursued by a minister backed by a standing army, and those of a court awed by the fear of an armed people.”

Source : James Burgh (1774). “Political Disquisitions: Or, An Enquiry Into Public Errors, Defects, and Abuses”, p.476

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