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If fame

If fame were based on kindness instead of popularity, on understanding and not on worldwide attention, you would be the biggest celebrity on earth.  And to my heart, you already are. Anonymous

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We should fear ourselves

Have no fear of robbers or murderers.  They are external dangers, petty dangers.  We should fear ourselves.  Prejudices are the real robbers; vices the real murders.  The great dangers are within us.  Why worry about what threatens our heads or … Continue reading

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A friend who cares

When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives mean the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our … Continue reading

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Cast the gift of a loving thought

If instead of a gem, or even a flower, we should cast the gift of a loving thought into the heart of a friend, that would be giving as the angels give. George MacDonald

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It’s all in your own hands

Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.  Veronica A. Shoffstall, “After a While,” 1971

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