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“It is important not to confuse “patriotism” with “nationalism.” As I define it, nationalism is a monologue in which you place your country in a position of moral and cultural supremacy over others. Patriotism, while deeply personal, is a dialogue with your fellow citizens, and a larger world, about not only what you love about your country but also how it can be improved.”
― Dan Rather, What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism

“Recipes are how we learn all the rules, and cooking is knowing how to break them to suit our tastes or preferences.”
― Shauna Niequist, Bread and Wine: A Love Letter to Life Around the Table with Recipes

“If something comes toward you with grace and can pass through you and toward others with grace, you can trust it as the voice of God.”
― Richard Rohr, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For and Believe

“Because only in the quality of your struggle with one another will you learn anything about yourself.”
― Cara Wall, The Dearly Beloved