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Leisure
What is this life if, full of care We have no time to stand and stare — from “Leisure,” by W.H. Davies
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“Happiness . . . lies in the joy of achievement”
“Happiness lies not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort. The joy and moral stimulation of work no longer must be forgotten in the mad chase of evanescent profits. These dark days will be worth all they cost us if they teach us…
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“While conscience claps, let the world hiss”
“Upon common theaters, indeed, the applause of the audience is of more importance to the actors than their own approbation. But upon the stage of life, while conscience claps, let the world hiss! On the contrary if conscience disapproves, the loudest applauses of the world are of little value” — John Adams
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Charity
“When our prayers are accompanied by righteousness and service to others, the Lord blesses us with charity.” — Burke Manning
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“Power in the Book of Mormon”
“There is a power in the book which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book. You will find greater power to resist temptation. You will find the power to avoid deception. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path.” —…
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“What has destroyed liberty?”
“What has destroyed liberty and the rights of man in every government which has ever existed under the sun? The generalizing and concentrating all cares and powers into one body.” — Thomas Jefferson