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" However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them? "

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" We cannot make good news out of bad practice. "

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" Some of my happiest moments are the ones I spend with my husband, a few close relatives, and a handful of very good friends who know me well and like me anyway. "

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" Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. "

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" I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent. "

" Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine. "

" Bad politicians are sent to Washington by good people who don't vote. "

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" A beginner must look on himself as one setting out to make a garden for his Lord's pleasure, on most unfruitful soil which abounds in weeds. His Majesty roots up the weeds and will put in good plants instead. Let us reckon that this is already done when the soul decides to practice prayer and has begun to do so. "

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" Find the good. It's all around you. Find it, showcase it and you'll start believing in it. "

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