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The art, by Anais Nin
“The function of art is to renew our perception. What we are familiar with we cease to see. The writer shakes up the familiar…
Nossa presença, by Madre Teresa
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Knowledge is hidden
“Knowledge is hidden by selfish desire–hidden by this unquenchable fire for self-satisfaction.” ~ Bhagavad Gita 3:38-39
Be really gentle and peaceful
“A monk can be very gentle, very peaceful, while there are no hard words to assail him. But when hard words are directed at…
Surf the INNERNET
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Hit the line hard!
“In short, in life, as in a football game, the principle to follow is: Hit the line hard; don’t foul and don’t shirk, but…
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“That is not a woman, sir”
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