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“Fallacies do not cease to be fallacies because they become fashions.”
—G.K. Chesterton
Ethel Waters (October 31, 1896 – September 1, 1977) was an American singer and actress. Waters frequently performed jazz, swing, and pop music on the Broadway stage and in concerts. She began her career in the 1920s singing blues. #BlackHistory en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethel_W...
“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.”
—Epictetus, "Discourses"
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. — Ephesians 6:11 (KJV)
Great difficulties may be surmounted by patience and perseverance.
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Abigail Adams
We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.
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Carlos Castaneda
Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path. — Proverbs 23:19 (NIV)
Fredrick Lamar McGhee (October 28, 1861 – September 9, 1912) was an African American criminal defense lawyer and civil rights activist. Born a slave in Mississippi, McGhee would become the first black attorney in Minnesota. #BlackHistory
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. (Proverbs 9:10, NIV, ref.ly/Pr9.10;niv2011)
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. — 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)
It is better, if it is God's will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. — 1 Peter 3:17 (NIV)
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. — James 1:5 (NIV)
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but whoever hates correction is stupid. (Proverbs 12, NIV, ref.ly/Pr12;niv2011)
“It can be no dishonor to learn from others when they speak good sense.”
—Sophocles
Ciara Princess Wilson, (née Harris, born October 25, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, model and actress. #BlackHistory en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciara
More than cleverness, we need kindness and gentleness.
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Charlie Chaplin
The Lord is my strength and my song, he has given me victory. — Psalm 118:14 NLT
Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate. — Psalm 34:21 (KJV)
"Any concern too small to be a prayer is too small to be a burden." — Corrie ten Boom
Optimism is a happiness magnet.
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Mary Lou Retton
Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering. — Hebrews 13:3 (NIV)
Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred. — Proverbs 15:17 (NIV)
It takes time to live. Like any work of art, life needs to be thought about.
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Albert Camus
The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate. — Psalm 34:22 (KJV)
𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞 (October 20, 1849 – December 21, 1897) was a former slave, Union soldier, and the founder of the Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers. Browne was also a minister and a teacher.
#BlackHistory

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