Ole Hallesby Quotes
The purpose of fasting is to loosen to some degree the ties which bind us to the world of material things and our surroundings as a whole, in order that we may concentrate all our spiritual powers upon the unseen and eternal things.
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I think a strong dollar is the result of policies, but I don't think the strong dollar is in and of itself a policy.
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Nearly all the best things that came to me in life have been unexpected, unplanned by me.
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Accomplish something every day of your life.
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I would love it if people could look at chubby folks with all of our curves, bumps and ridges and just say 'She's beautiful' just like that. You don't have to get on a treadmill as long as your blood pressure is under control and you eat healthy, God bless.
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All fashion brands are about looking good. Being Human is also about doing good. And you can do good by the simple act of slipping into a t-shirt or a pair of jeans.
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Like great teams in sports and business endeavors, if there's a chemistry among the participants, and they truly enjoy fellowship together, everybody wants to be there, stay involved, and just have fun together.
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The West has become the world model; developing countries are dreaming of living like us, which is impossible. They should reject our model, because it is not sustainable. Developing countries should even give us the example, but unfortunately that's not what happens.
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Our relationships with our computers are almost sexual, they're so close. They're just such a huge part of our lives.
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In my lifetime, Mitt Romney is the most qualified leader I've ever seen run for the presidency of the United States.
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The job as a coach is difficult.
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The woman who purposely destroys her unborn child is guilty of murder. With us there is no nice enquiry as to its being formed or unformed.
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I think the amazing thing about 'Twin Peaks' was that it completely changed television from that point forward. It showed everyone that you can just sit really quiet with storylines and characters. It can be scary, it can be uncomfortable, it can be weirdly funny.
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This particular nurse said, Cancer cells are those which have forgotten how to die. I was so struck by this statement.
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We should seek to cooperate with Europe, not to divide Europe to a fictitious new and a fictitious old.
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I like the Kardashians. I watch 'em. When Kim got the botox in her face, and it made her face go weepy, that was funny. I also watch 'America's Next Top Model.' I've always been a big fan.
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Often with television, particularly with lifestyle entertainment, they really try and box you in.
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Work eight hours and sleep eight hours and make sure that they are not the same hours.
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When we think back at our youth, we always remember the feeling of freedom... that you actually believe in the world. Even if it goes well for you in life, you can never attain that freedom in your imagination of what you think life could be. We are tainted.
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Put the hero back in the super hero movies, because I think 'super' might have taken over.
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I start to wonder if I’m being creepy. I mean, I am creeping. Does creep-ing automatically make one creep-y? Or are there dispensations for…romance? I bet all stalkers believe they’re being romantic. I did it for love, officer.
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Writing is a lonely business.
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I appreciate the fact, and am proud of it, that the attentions I am receiving are intended more for our country than for me personally.
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When you're a fighter, and you're not doing good in your work, that happens - you lost the fight.
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The purpose of fasting is to loosen to some degree the ties which bind us to the world of material things and our surroundings as a whole, in order that we may concentrate all our spiritual powers upon the unseen and eternal things.
