In 1956, I shall not go to the polls. I have not registered. I believe that democracy has so far disappeared in the United States that no 'two evils' exist. There is but one evil party with two names, and it will be elected despite all I can do or say.

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Your wide eyes are the only light I know from extinguished constellations.

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Keep your eyes on the finish line and not on the turmoil around you.

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Avoid an unusual and unfamiliar word just as you would a reef.

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She says nothing at all, but simply stares upward into the dark sky and watches, with sad eyes, the slow dance of the infinite stars.

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Die on a hilltop... eyeing the crows... waiting for your lids to close... but you want to watch as they peck your flesh... Ironic that they go for the eyes first.

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The Earth is not dying-it is being killed. And the people who are killing it have names and addresses.

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Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me.

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Gratitude lifts our eyes off the things we lack so we might see the blessings we possess.

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Everywhere we look, complex magic of nature blazes before our eyes.

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