Oswald Chambers Quotes
If my ruling disposition is self-interest, I perceive that everything that happens to me is always for or against my self-interest; if, on the other hand, my ruling disposition is obedience to God, I perceive Him to be at work for my perfecting in everything that happens to me.
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I'm not politically correct.
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You can't take yourself too seriously; it's important to poke fun at yourself. Once in a while, it is great to show your inadequacies, too.
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We hear all around us to love ourselves, and one of the ways we can do that is to eat food that serves our body, but also for us to love the food we're eating.
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Do not consider it proof just because it is written in books, for a liar who will deceive with his tongue will not hesitate to do the same with his pen.
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I think that cancer is a life form that exists out there, and it exists in us. I think even the concept of healing is a spiritual principle that we have to really look at. I think the word itself is something we ought to get rid of, because it implies that there is illness - that there is something wrong.
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You have to take criticism with a grain of salt because you're never going to please everybody.
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I'm an actress, and that's my work and my passion.
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It is no surprise that companies do not often respond to moral pressure alone. We need to hit them hard in their pocketbook and on their balance sheet. We need to show them that their stock prices will be affected if their actions encourage Iran's nuclear weapons ambitions.
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When I die, I hope they don't cremate me 'cuz I'll burn forever.
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You've got to separate the singer and the songs.
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In a vague way, I always knew neurosurgery was different - more delicate, more difficult, more demanding. After all, we say things like, 'I'm no brain surgeon,' for a reason.
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Back home, almost everything I did, I did in Hebrew. I went to drama school in Hebrew, my whole career was in Hebrew, and to switch languages was something that was fascinating and more complicated than I expected it to be, even though I've been speaking English since I could speak.
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The U.S. routinely ranks lower than other countries in health outcomes such as infant mortality.
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My favorite actor is - I can't believe I'm saying this - is Meagan Good. I've met her in person.
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I like to be loved by my children, and I quite like the Guardian hating me.
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Full disclosure: I've never read 'Eat Pray Love,' nor have I even seen the movie.
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I can appreciate other writers' works.
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In all of my books, I really want to work with working-class people. My goal is to show the moments of grace and dignity in their lives.
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If my ruling disposition is self-interest, I perceive that everything that happens to me is always for or against my self-interest; if, on the other hand, my ruling disposition is obedience to God, I perceive Him to be at work for my perfecting in everything that happens to me.
