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Quote by Thomas a Kempis

“Scruples, temptations, and fears, and cutting perplexities of the heart, are often the lot of the most excellent persons.”

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Thomas a Kempis

Thomas a Kempis (1380 - July 25, 1471) was a German canon, known for his spiritual writings. He is best known for his work 'The Imitation of Christ,' which has had a profound impact on Christian thought and practice. more

“Every principle is a judgment, every judgment the outcome of experience, and experience is only acquired by the exercise of the senses; whence it follows that religious principles bear upon nothing whatever and are not in the slightest innate. Ignorance and fear, you will repeat to them, ignorance and fear - those are the twin bases of every religion.”

Fear Religious Principles Ignorance Bears Exercise Judgment Bases Senses Outcomes Repeats Twins Innate Ignorance And Fear

Author:Marquis de Sade

“The real persuaders are our appetites, our fears and above all our vanity. The skillful propagandist stirs and coaches these internal persuaders.”

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Book:The passionate state of mind, and other aphorisms

Source: The passionate state of mind, and other aphorisms

“I don't want to unlove you because I love you.”

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Author:Piolo Pascual

“I've always love how food preserves a memory.”

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Author:Piolo Pascual

“I almost died and everyday, I wish I did.”

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Author:Piolo Pascual

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