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“56.Associate yourself with Men of good Quality if you Esteem your own Reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad Company.”
― George Washington's 110 Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation: The Original and Modern Translation with Illustrations, Historical Notes, and Pictures of Actual Writings
― George Washington's 110 Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation: The Original and Modern Translation with Illustrations, Historical Notes, and Pictures of Actual Writings
“If we—all of us—accept the grace of Jesus Christ, he changes our heart and from sinners makes us saints. To become holy we do not need to turn our eyes away and look somewhere else, or have as it were the face on a holy card! No, no, that is not necessary. To become saints only one thing is necessary: to accept the grace that the Father gives us in Jesus Christ. There, this grace changes our heart. We continue to be sinners for we are weak, but with this grace which makes us feel that the Lord is good, that the Lord is merciful, that the Lord waits for us, that the Lord pardons us—this immense grace that changes our heart.”
― The Church of Mercy: A Vision for the Church
― The Church of Mercy: A Vision for the Church
“That we ought not to be weary of doing little things for the love of God, who regards not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is performed.”
― The Practice of the Presence of God
― The Practice of the Presence of God
“Christians need to set the example with their words. Christians should think twice about the negative things that they say and not hesitate to say something positive.”
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“Your job doesn’t define you—your bravery and kindness and gratitude do. Even without any “big” accomplishments yet to your name, you are enough. Whether you have top billing, or you’re still dancing in the back row, you are enough, just as you are.”
― In Conclusion, Don't Worry About It
― In Conclusion, Don't Worry About It
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