“A Wise man knows that much of what he says and does is commonplace and trivial. His thoughts are not all solemn and sacred in his own eyes. He is able to laugh at himself and is not offended when others make him a subject whereon to exercise their wit.” KnowsMenDoeEyeAbleLaughingWiseSubjectsExerciseSacredWitOffendedSolemnCommonplace Book:Aphorisms and Reflections: Conduct, Culture and Religion Source: Aphorisms and Reflections: Conduct, Culture and Religion
“We develop all our sciences, archeology, cosmology, psychology, we tabulate and classify and cling to our sacred definitions, our divisions, without any attempt to synthesis, without the humility to see that these are only parts of a total knowledge. ... But somehow we ought to be able to keep the idea of the totality of experience and knowledge at the back of our minds even though the front's busy from morning til night with the life cycle of the liver fluke.” MindIdeasAbleNightKnowledgeMorningPsychologyFrontsHumilityOughtSacredBusyDefinitionsCyclesDivisionCosmologyTotalityLiverSynthesisSpecializationFlukesArcheology Author:Maureen Duffy
“I am a composer first and foremost, and have always believed that being able to write memorable melodies is what sets musicians apart. My songs bring images to the listener's mind. The object is to transport my listeners to another place, some place sacred and spiritual that will make them glad they took the ride.” WritingMindFirstsAbleSpiritualSongObjectsMusicianSacredGladMemorableMelodyComposerListenersAlways BelieveTransport Author:Bradley Joseph
“Small crimes always precede great crimes. Whoever has been able to transgress the limits set by law may afterwards violate the most sacred rights; crime, like virtue, has its degrees, and never have we seen timid innocence pass suddenly to extreme licentiousness.” MayHas BeensAbleLawVirtueRightsCrimeLimitsDegreesSacredExtremesInnocence Author:Jean Racine
“There are very few people who have committed more to the pro-life discourse than Rob has. He's spent time in jail. He has really lived it. He has committed everything he's had to it. If in fact he believes that every human life was sacred, I knew that if he had his conscious awakened, I knew he wouldn't be able to close his eyes to it.” PeopleIfsBelieveHumansFactsEyeAbleConsciousSacredCommittedHuman LifeHis EyesJailDiscourseAwakenedPro Life Author:Abigail Disney
“When we dream with the courage of our soul, we dream sacred dreams - fresh, creative, and able to infuse us with passion and courage to act.” SoulDreamAblePassionCreativeSacred Author:Alberto Villoldo
“I have read that during the process of canonization the Catholic Church demands proof of joy in the candidate, and although I have not been able to track down chapter and verse I like the suggestion that dourness is not a sacred attribute.” AbleJoyProcessChurchDemandCatholicSacredTrackProofCandidatesAttributesChaptersVersesSuggestionsCatholic Church Book:Birds, beasts, and relatives Source: Birds, beasts, and relatives
“The Lord has blessed you with a testimony of the truth. You have felt His influence and witnessed His power. And if you continue to seek Him, He will continue to grant you sacred experiences. With these and other spiritual gifts, you will be able not only to change your own life for the better but also to bless your homes, wards or branches, communities, cities, states, and nations with your goodness.” IfsStatesHomeAbleSpiritualNationsFeltCommunityCitiesLordInfluenceGoodnessBlessedSacredBranchesGrantsBlessTestimonySpiritual Gifts Author:Dieter F. Uchtdorf
“Students of reading, writing and common arithmetick . . . Graecian [Greek], Roman, English and American history . . . should be rendered . . . worthy to receive, and able to guard the sacred deposit of the rights and liberties of their fellow citizens.” ShouldWritingAbleReadingCommonEducationLibertyRightsStudentsCitizensFellowsSacredWorthyGreekAmerican HistoryDepositsReading Writing Author:Thomas Jefferson
“For Indigenous peoples , the impact of separating us from our heritage goes directly to the heart that pumps life through our peoples. To expect a people to be able to enjoy their culture without their cultural heritage and their sacred belongings is equivalent to amputating their legs and digging up the ground and asking them to run a marathon.” PeopleHeartRunningAbleCultureEnjoyLeadershipAskingSacredImpactLegsBelongingHeritageMarathonIndigenousDiggingPumpsSeparatingIndigenous PeopleCultural Heritage Author:Mick Dodson
“No, nothing is sacred. And even if there were to be something called sacred, we mere primates wouldn't be able to decide which book or which idol or which city was the truly holy one. Thus, the only thing that should be upheld at all costs and without qualification is the right of free expression, because if that goes, then so do all other claims of right as well.” IfsShouldWellsBookAbleCitiesExpressionHolyCostClaimsSacredMereIdolsQualificationsPrimatesFree Expression Author:Christopher Hitchens
“The word 'silly' derives from the Greek 'selig' meaning 'blessed.' There is something sacred in being able to be silly.” AbleFunBlessedSacredSillyGreekBeing Silly Author:Paul Pearsall
“Do you young people want a sure way to eliminate the influence of the adversary in your life? Immerse yourself in searching for your ancestors, prepare their names for the sacred vicarious ordinances available in the temple, and then go to the temple to stand as proxy for them to receive the ordinances of baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost. As you grow older, you will be able to participate in receiving the other ordinances as well. I can think of no greater protection from the influence of the adversary in your life” PeopleThinkingWayWantWellsI CanAbleYoungNamesGrowsGreaterInfluenceHolySacredAvailableProtectionGhostTemplesAncestorReceivingAdversariesHoly GhostBaptismOrdinancesProxyVicarious Author:Richard G. Scott
“The world can be a challenging and difficult place in which to live. We are often surrounded by that which would drag us down. As you and I go to the holy houses of God, as we remember the covenants we make within, we will be more able to bear every trial and to overcome each temptation. In this sacred sanctuary we will find peace; we will be renewed and fortified.” WorldAbleRememberHouseDifficultChallengesBearsHolyOvercomingSacredTrialsTemptationDragCovenantSanctuaryFinding PeaceHouse Of God Author:Thomas S. Monson
“Something sacred, that's it. We ought to be able to say that such and such a painting is as it is, with its capacity for power, because it is "touched by God."” AblePowerPaintingOughtCapacitySacredTouched Author:Pablo Picasso