thought for today

Thought for Today

“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” — Benjamin Franklin, Memoirs of the life & writings of Benjamin Franklin. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffreydorfman/2014/07/04/20-quotes-on-liberty-and-freedom-in-honor-of-independence-day/#1a5d304645b7

“Pervading nationalism imposes its dominion on man today in many different forms and with an aggressiveness that spares no one. The challenge that is already with us is the temptation to accept as true freedom what in reality is only a new form of slavery”. — Pope John Paul II Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/nationalism.html

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“When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” ― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

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“Freedom begins between the ears.” ~Edward Abbey

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“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” — Desmond Tutu Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_hope.html

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“Fear is the glue that keeps you stuck. Faith is the solvent that sets you free.” — Shannon L. Alder

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“Every day is a good day to be alive, whether the sun’s shining or not.” — Marty Robbins

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“Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain’t going away.” ― Elvis Presley

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A spiritual leader does not say, ‘Follow me.’ A spiritual leader says, ‘I’ll go first.’ Decide today to take the oath: I promise to “go first” in demonstrating forgiveness, compassion, understanding, generosity, kindness, cheerfulness, positivity, and love. — Neale Donald Walsch

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“No pesimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new heaven to the human spirit.” –Helen Keller, author, political activist and lecturer