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George Gershwin, Porgy and Bess

I always take the Gospel whenever it's possible but only with a grain of salt. — George Gershwin, Porgy and Bess

All understanding begins with our not accepting the world as it appears.

The facts of this world seen clearly
Are seen through tears
Why tell me then
there is something wrong with my eyes?

We imitate whom we adore.

Show me who makes a profit from war, and I will show you how to stop war. — Henry Ford

Trust the past to God’s Mercy; the present, to God’s Love; the future, to God’s Providence. — St. Augustine (adapted by Ken Sehested)

In the absence of justice, what is sovereignty but organized robbery? — St. Augustine

I slept and dreamt that life was joy;
I awoke and saw that life was service;
I acted and, behold, service was joy.

I am a violent man learning to be nonviolent.

Live simply, that others may simply live. — St. Elizabeth Ann Seton