“Eat the meat and spit out the bones.” This popular catchphrase means that if you hear a teacher give a questionable teaching—something you don’t understand or that seems off somehow—you can ignore that particular teaching, but you
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“Do not try to give a serious apology via electronic media. Taking the time to speak directly with someone better conveys your sincerity.”
― When Sorry Isn't Enough: Making Things Right with Those You Love
― When Sorry Isn't Enough: Making Things Right with Those You Love
“Acetaminophen has for decades been the nation’s leading cause of acute liver failure.”
― No More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson
― No More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson
“Friends, it’s not about the goal or the dream you have. It’s about who you become on your way to that goal.”
― Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be
― Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be
“A god who listens is love. A god who speaks is law. At their worst, the people who want a god who listens are self-centered...And the ones who want a god who speaks are cruel. They just want laws and justice to crush everything...Love is empty without justice. Justice is cruel without love....God should be both. If a god isn't, that is no God.”
― Everything Sad Is Untrue
― Everything Sad Is Untrue
“What are the steps for giving a good apology? Body language can make or break the sincerity of an apology. Be sure that you maintain eye contact. Don't cross your arms defensively, Listen with concern, and speak with a pleasant tone of voice. Then, choose words that do not blame others, excuse yourself, or deny responsibility. Instead, take responsibility for your part of the problem. Do this even if it wasn't all your fault. Express sorrow for hurt feelings. Offer to make amends. Talk about how you can prevent the problem from happening again, and consider requesting forgiveness.”
― When Sorry Isn't Enough: Making Things Right with Those You Love
― When Sorry Isn't Enough: Making Things Right with Those You Love
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