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Quote by Alice Dunbar Nelson

“It's punishment to be compelled to do what one doesn't wish.”

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Alice Dunbar Nelson was an American poet, journalist, and educator born in July 1875 and died in September 1935. She is recognized for her significant contributions to the Harlem Renaissance and her role as a writer and civil rights activist. more

“In water and on land, in trees, shrubs, and creepers-everywhere in the whole universe abides my Beloved. Further, all the various forms and modes of being that we behold, are they not expressions of my Beloved? For there is none save Him. He is smaller than the smallest, and greater than the greatest.”

Whole Form Universe Water Greater Tree Land Expression Various Beloved Smallest Shrubs Creepers

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“I find one vast garden spread out all over the universe. All plants, all human beings, all higher mind bodies are about in this garden in various ways, each has his own uniqueness and beauty. Their presence and variety give me great delight. Every one of you adds with his special feature to the glory of the garden.”

Way Giving Mind Humans Body Universe Human Beings Special Higher Glory Garden Give Me Add Plant Delight Various Spread Variety Features Uniqueness Mind Body

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“Reality is beyond speech and thought. Only that which can be expressed in words is being said. But what cannot be put into language is indeed That which IS.”

Said Reality Language Speech

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“Single-minded devotion engenders deep thought, which expresses itself in action. The Lord's Light descends on the devotee, His power awakens in him and, as a result, profound inner inquiry blossoms forth.”

Light Action Results Lord Profound Devotion Inquiry Deep Thought Devotee

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“It may be asked, why there cannot be one and the same path for all? Because He reveals Himself in infinite ways and forms - verily, The One is all of them.”

Way May Form Path Infinite

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