I am always shocked to discover how many people believe that hardships are a punishment from God! When people face tests or see others facing tests, they assume Allah must be angry with them. SubhannAllah! Remember which people were tested the most: The Prophets! And they were the closest to Allah. Every hardship is good for you-if it brings you closer to Him!

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Music enhances the education of our children by helping them to make connections and broadening the depth with which they think and feel. If we are to hope for a society of culturally literate people, music must be a vital part of our children's education.

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Don't waste your time with explanations: people only hear what they want to hear. ― Paulo Coelho

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I think Edith Evans is the most marvelous actress in the world and she can look beautiful. People who aren't beautiful can look beautiful. She can look as beautiful as Diana Cooper, who was the most beautiful woman in the world.

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People, if you break down the music, you could find the truth. – Nipsey Hussle

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You do know it cost money to put a t-shirt on your back? You do know it cost money have a house? You do know it cost money to eat? Get money, don't let these people fool you. ― DJ Khaled

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If you pay people not to work and tax them when they do, don't be surprised if you get unemployment.

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No matter how hidden the cruelty, no matter how far off the screams of pain and terror, we live in one world. We are one people.

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Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. – Thomas A. Edison

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If you can cut the people off from their history, then they can be easily persuaded.

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