How we shape our understanding of others' lives is determined by what we find memorable in them, and that in turn is determined not by any potentially accurate overview of another's personality but rather by the tension and balance that exist in our daily relationships. ~Tom Robbins
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Africa is our center of gravity, our cultural and spiritual mother and father, our beating heart, no matter where we live on the face of this earth. ~John Henrik Clarke
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If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem. ~African Proverb
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But every person who does serious time with a keyboard is attempting to translate his version of the world into words so that he might be understood. ~Betsy Lerner
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Instead of living in the sunshine of God's forgiveness through Christ, we tend to live under an overcast sky of guilt most of the time. ~Jerry Bridges
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Instead of complaining that the rosebush is full of thorns, be happy that the thorn bush has roses. ~Proverb
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When a man mentally undresses a woman it's merely sex; but when a woman mentally dresses a man he's in dire danger of matrimony. ~Helen Nielsen
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What makes us discontented with our condition is the absurdly exaggerated idea we have of the happiness of others. ~French Proverb
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Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. ~Chinese Proverb
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Friends, near or far, are important to us. All of ours have an awareness of other persons' feelings, a courtesy that's inevitable. When I find that consideration in a fan, I'm immediately impressed. ~Kent McCord
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Before you love, learn to run through the snow leaving no footprint. ~Turkish Proverb
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The first step binds one to the second. ~French Proverb
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A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song. ~Chinese Proverb
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Earth is dearer than gold. ~English Proverb
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The generous is never satisfied with riches. ~Arabic Proverb
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A book is like a garden carried in the pocket. ~Chinese Proverb
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A single conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study. ~Chinese Proverb
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A true warrior, like tea, shows his strength in hot water. ~Chinese Proverb
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Fire in the heart sends smoke into the head. ~Proverb
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A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives roses. ~Chinese Proverb
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Marriage, in life, is like a duel in the midst of a battle. ~Edmond About
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Be not afraid of going slowly; be afraid only of standing still. ~Chinese Proverb
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He who lets the goat be laid on his shoulders is soon after forced to carry the cow. ~Italian Proverb
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Before thirty, men seek disease; after thirty, diseases seek men. ~Chinese Proverb
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Dig the well before you are thirsty. ~Chinese Proverb
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