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Presence is when you're no longer waiting for the next moment, believing that the next moment will be more fulfilling than this one.
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Man becomes aware of the Sacred because it manifests itself, shows itself, as something wholly different from the Profane ... In his encounters with the Sacred, man experiences a reality that does not belong to our world yet is encountered in and through objects or events that are part of the world.
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There are people who help you in life. I've been given a helping hand, and that's why I feel it's my duty to help younger artists.
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Why must women torment me so?
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I’m a guy who doesn’t dwell on stuff. I let things roll off my shoulders.
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The only thing that's in my control is to win ballgames and God is always taking care of me.
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I live my life in gratitude.
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I could not cry for my own brother; he would not want me to. But I found myself crying for this hated stranger and the endless slaughter that I had almost contributed to." (page 8)
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Rigorously investigated and fearlessly reported, A Crime So Monstrous is a passionate and thorough examination of the appalling reality of human bondage in today's world. In his devastating narrative, Ben Skinner boldly casts light on the unthinkable, yet thriving, modern-day practice of slavery, exposing a global trade in human lives. The abuses detailed in these pages are repugnant, but there is hope to be found: by giving voice to the victims, Skinner helps restore their dignity and makes crucial strides toward closing this shameful chapter in history.
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The secret of happiness is something to do.
