We are always looking for signs. We are always asking for God to 'speak' to us. But those signs are all around us. They are in everything. God is always 'speaking'. The question is whether we are listening.

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Striving for excellence is a positive quality. Striving for perfection is self-defeating.

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In a world of noise, confusion and conflict it is necessary that there be places of silence, inner discipline and peace. In such places love can blossom.

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Then I will speak upon the ashes. ― Sojourner Truth

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Silence is the bluntest of blunt instruments.

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People hear you on the level you speak to them from. Speak from your heart, and they will hear with theirs. — Marianne Williamson

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Always define your area of excellence. Establish the area where you will be the best.

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the words people do not speak are louder than the ones they do.

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What you desire, as an actor, is to have an impact. That's why you did it. You want to move people, and you want to resonate with your audience. It's always a great compliment to have people appreciate and speak of the characters. I can go anywhere in the world, to places where people don't actually speak English, and people can say, verbatim, what I said on the show as Mr. Eko, which is great. That's fun!

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Do you know great minds enjoy excellence, average minds love mediocrity and small minds adore comfort zones? ― Onyi Anyado

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