Miroslav Volf Quotes
To triumph fully, evil needs two victories, not one. The first victory happens when an evil deed is perpetrated; the second victory, when evil is returned. After the first victory, evil would die if the second victory did not infuse it with new life.
Quotes to Explore
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What a world this will be when human possibilities are freed, when we discover each other, when the stranger is no longer the potential criminal and the certain inferior!
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At 93, so deep in dementia that she didn't remember any details of her life, my mother somehow still knew songs.
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Every novelist has a different purpose - and often several purposes which might even be contradictory.
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Everyday, all day I have to be productive. And when I ain't productive, I get concerned.
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My illness is excruciating and difficult to cope with. It takes over your entire life and causes more suffering than I can describe.
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One cannot attain divine knowledge till one gets rid of pride. Water does not stay on the top of a mound; but into low land it flows in torrents from all sides.
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This is where dreams-dreams, do you understand-come to life, come real. Not daydreams: dreams.
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One thing I do understand is that people get scared when I start thinking out loud.
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When I joined the Mumfords I made a commitment to them so they'll always come first. But I'm a bit of a workaholic and Communion helps me get a grip on dealing with my life.
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The breadth of the potential readership is also a factor.
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Of course China, of course Mexico do not want Donald Trump. They know if he gets in and becomes President of the United States, the days of taking advantage of the United States are over.
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If I'm an entrepreneur and I have an idea, and I don't have the development talent around me but I need to find a developer, I would do my selection just like I would with hiring an employee.
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No, it's interesting to remake a film for the contemporary audience today. I think it's a good idea; it needs to respect the original idea. Don't just take the title and change everything else.
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In the bad old days, captains were not good leaders. They didn't build teams; they were arrogant and autocratic.
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I love helping people; just being of service makes me happy!
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With the offspring of genius, the law of parturition is reversed; the throes are in the conception, the pleasure in the birth.
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Enthusiasm does not always speak for those who arouse it, but always for those who experience it.
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Our great modern Republic. May those who seek the blessings of its institutions and the protection of its flag remember the obligations they impose.
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I'm super down with being irresponsible. I'm just trying to make sure my lack of responsibility no longer hurts people.
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It is my business, to manage carefully and dexterously whatever happens.
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I would expect illegal alien parents to take care of their children. If it means the kids go back home with them, that's what happens. If it means there are legal relatives in the United States that can take care of them, that can happen to. But I believe it's the parents responsibility to take care of the kids.
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People working for a news organization, even those with a point of view, are supposed to exercise independent judgment.
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To triumph fully, evil needs two victories, not one. The first victory happens when an evil deed is perpetrated; the second victory, when evil is returned. After the first victory, evil would die if the second victory did not infuse it with new life.
