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Gentian Hill
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Evening fell, there were lights here and there upon the ships, scattered lights on the shore, faint lights in the sky, and still the silence was unbroken and the peace profound. Those on shore saw phantom ships upon the sea now, and those
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“Evening fell, there were lights here and there upon the ships, scattered lights on the shore, faint lights in the sky, and still the silence was unbroken and the peace profound. Those on shore saw phantom ships upon the sea now, and those on board saw phantom white villages gleaming along the shore, and after the habit of human kind each man yearned to be where the other was, and saw in the place where he was not his heart’s desire.”
― Gentian Hill
― Gentian Hill
“If there is one class of person I have never quite trusted, it is a man who knows no doubt.”
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“One might say worries are the only things you can make heavier simply by thinking about them.”
― Tress of the Emerald Sea
― Tress of the Emerald Sea
“Worry has weight, and is an infinitely renewable resource.”
― Tress of the Emerald Sea
― Tress of the Emerald Sea
“Lead a cheerful, happy revolt against the spirit of materialism. It was said of Saint Francis and his band of followers that they “led a cheerful, happy revolt against the spirit of materialism.”59 They saw spreading Jesus’ message of simplicity as one and the same with spreading his message of joy. You don’t have to be grouchy about it or all uptight over how many socks you own. Just smile, relax, and let joy be your weapon in the fight. We often hear, “Less, but better.” But what if less is better?”
― The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World
― The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World
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