John Shelby Spong Quotes
When I grew up in the South, I was taught that segregation was the will of God, and the Bible was quoted to prove it. I was taught that women were by nature in inferior to men, and the Bible was quoted to prove it. I was taught that it was okay to hate other religions, and especially the Jews, and the Bible was quoted to prove it.
John Shelby Spong
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If your work requires you to travel, you will understand that there's no vacation destination like home.
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Nathaniel Philbrick
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Jack Davenport
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Hannah Kent
Once I was in the city, I really enjoyed it. Just to experience things. There was so much new stuff.
Madeleine Peyroux
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Barbara Palvin
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Eddie Marsan
I take pride in taking care of all the housework so that my wife, who works as a designer for Martha Stewart, won't need to sacrifice any of her leisure time when she gets home.
Said Sayrafiezadeh
I've stolen a couple of hearts and they are in my private collection!
Salma Hayek
Perhaps one of the most difficult things for us to do is to choose a notable and joyous dress for men. There would be more joy in life if we were to accustom ourselves to use all the beautiful colours we can in fashioning our own clothes.
Oscar Wilde
Until now, I was insecure and I believed what the people around me said in regarding what I should sing.
Namie Amuro
I know what I need. I don't want people to tell me what I need.
Margrethe Vestager
When an ecstatic is asked the question, What is it that love dares the self to do? she will answer: Love dares the self to leave itself behind, to enter into poverty.
Anne Carson
To a smart girl men are no problem - they're the answer.
Zsa Zsa Gabor
I never cared but for one thing, and that is, simply to know that I am right before my Father in Heaven. If I am this moment, this day doing the things God requires of my hands, and precisely where my Father in Heaven wants me to be, I care no more about tomorrow than though it would never come.
Brigham Young
When I grew up in the South, I was taught that segregation was the will of God, and the Bible was quoted to prove it. I was taught that women were by nature in inferior to men, and the Bible was quoted to prove it. I was taught that it was okay to hate other religions, and especially the Jews, and the Bible was quoted to prove it.
John Shelby Spong
