Since the time of the ancient Greeks a democracy has depended on its philosophers and creative artists. It can only flourish by continuous probing, prodding, and questioning of the social conditions under which man exists and tries to better himself. One of the first moves of a dictatorship is to stifle the artists and thinkers who have the ability to stir up dissent from any prescribed dogma which might enslave them. Because the artist can arouse the curiosity and conscience of his community, he becomes a threat to those who have taken power.

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Stop searching for god in the farthest corners of the universe. He is in you. You are it ― Bangambiki Habyarimana

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There is nothing in life so difficult that it cannot be overcome. This faith can move mountains. It can change people. It can change the world. You can survive all the great storms in your life

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Behold your little ones. Pray with them. Pray for them and bless them. The world into which they are moving is a complex and difficult world. They will run into heavy seas of adversity. They will need all the strength and all the faith you can give them while they are yet near you. While they are young, pray with them that they may come to know that source of strength which shall then always be taught of the Lord' and great shall be the peace of thy children. — Gordon B. Hinckley

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I definitely wanna open up some definitely -living facilities around my city. -Megan Thee Stallion

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Though we faced many trails, we do not lose hope. We are living by faith. ― Lailah Gifty Akita

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I definitely got to a point where I realize how unusual it is to be able to play large, sold-out shows 30 years into a rock and roll career. I don't take it for granted.

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The adult age begins with the blessed single strand of a grey hair. ― Lailah Gifty Akita

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Focus and simplicity...once you get there, you can move mountains.

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The principal rule of art is to please and to move. All the other rules were created to achieve this first one.

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