Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.

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The the question whether I am a pessimist or an optimist, I answer that my knowledge is pessimistic, but my willing and hope are optimistic.

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If you love something so much let it go. If it comes back it was meant to be; if it doesn't it never was

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Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.

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A man does not have to be an angel to be a saint.

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I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.

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He who does not reflect his life back to God in gratitude does not know himself.

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The only thing of importance, when we depart, will be the traces of love we have left behind.

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Eventually all things fall into place. Until then, laugh at the confusion, live for the moments, and know EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON.

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In the hopes of reaching the moon men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet.

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