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“My parents spoke of piety, of love, and of humility. I have really tried hard. But as long as there was a God in my world, I couldn't even get close to my goals. My humility was not humble enough. My love remained nonetheless far less than the love of Christ or of the saints or even my own mother's love. And my piety was forever poisoned by grave doubts. Now that God is gone, I feel that all this is mine; piety toward life, humility before my meaningless fate, and love for the other children who are afraid, who are ill, who are cruel.”

Book:Images: my life in film

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Images: my life in film

This book is a candid account of the author's career, detailing their passion for cinema, challenges faced, and the creative process behind their notable works. more

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Ingmar Bergman

Ingmar Bergman was a Swedish filmmaker, theatre director, screenwriter, and author, widely regarded as one of the greatest film directors of all time. His films are known for their intense psychological drama and exploration of human emotions, often delving into themes of death, religion, and the complexities of human relationships. His most famous films include 'The Seventh Seal,' 'Wild Strawberries,' and 'Through a Glass Darkly.' more

“Gandhi’s teachings cannot be squared with the belief that Man is the measure of all things, and that our job is to make life worth living on this earth, which is the only earth we have. They make sense only on the assumption that God exists and that the world of solid objects is an illusion to be escaped from.”

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Book:Reflections on Gandhi

Source: Reflections on Gandhi

“Elitism & Fundamentalism (The Sonnet) Elitism and fundamentalism, Are both the enemies of progress. Exchanging one bad habit for another, Is not true advancement but regress. Fundamentalists used to fill the world, With the poison of dirty division. Today elitists poison the world, By endorsing snobbery and narcissism. Conscience, courage and compassion, These are the three pillars of progress. Without these all belief is delusion, All glitter is but a sign of coldness. Replace not fundamentalism with elitism. Grow out of selfishness into collectivism.”

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Book:Ingan Impossible: Handbook of Hatebusting

Source: Ingan Impossible: Handbook of Hatebusting

“Mary is the safest, easiest, shortest, and most perfect way of approaching Jesus.”

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Author:Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort

“You know what LIGHT means? LIGHT means Love, LIGHT means Insight, LIGHT means Gentleness, LIGHT means Humility, and last but not the least, LIGHT means Tenacity.”