William P. Young Quotes
The Gospel is a declaration of something totally finished apart from our agreement or vote. Inside that declaration is an ongoing and relentless invitation to deepening relationship but any lack of belief or participation on our part has no power to negate the accomplished truth of that declaration.
Quotes to Explore
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The only way I can be there and really get into the character is if I'm her.
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The Treatise tries to analyze not only modern Western families, but also those in other cultures and the changes in family structure during the past several centuries.
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My fellow Americans, we are and always will be a nation of immigrants. We were strangers once, too.
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I don't think anyone should write their autobiography until after they're dead.
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Surely the only sound foundation for a civilization is a sound state of mind.
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Years ago the public used to hound me but now I can go shopping in peace.
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A boy doesn't have to go to war to be a hero; he can say he doesn't like pie when he sees there isn't enough to go around.
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We Americans, who invented traffic, are always being startled by the forms into which it has evolved around the world.
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It's jarring to go from one amazing experience to another that feels ordinary. I don't quite know how to explain it. You see the uniqueness of what you've been doing, and disassociating yourself from it and going back to the 'normal' life is tough.
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I know that, as a comedian, I've made great strides because I've worked as hard as a person can work at being at least wildly amusing.
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The day I leave Paris is the day I go down a level or quit football.
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There's no snobbery or resentment from serious polo people towards those who just come for the party.
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The United States of America became the envy of the world because we welcomed the best and brightest minds from anywhere on the planet and gave them the opportunity to succeed.
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I've removed legs from dogs on the bed of my truck on the farm.
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If there is anything in the universe that can't stand discussion, let it crack.
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It's time to acknowledge that more government and higher taxes is not the answer to our problem.
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If you have confidence you have patience. Confidence, that is everything.
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Everything we do helps the new artists in the long run.
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I have a family I love. They tend to say, 'Great job!' Or 'You work really hard! Good for you!' Or 'You look nice today!' Or 'Don't be ridiculous, order the fries!' Or 'You are hilarious.' That's all the family I need.
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Anger is an unnecessary emotion. Loads of stuff in life can trigger it, but what matters is how you react. I choose not to react.
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Sometimes I get a lyric, and the lyric, you know, comes off the page, and goes into my brain and comes out with a melody. Other times, I may create a melody first.
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I don't want anyone to expect anything from any of my films; I just want them to see it and then tell me what they think.
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I talk democracy to these men and women. I tell them that they have the vote, and that theirs is the kingdom and the power and the glory. I say to them You are supreme: exercise your power. They say, That's right: tell us what to do; and I tell them. I say Exercise our vote intelligently by voting for me. And they do. That's democracy; and a splendid thing it is too for putting the right men in the right place.
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The Gospel is a declaration of something totally finished apart from our agreement or vote. Inside that declaration is an ongoing and relentless invitation to deepening relationship but any lack of belief or participation on our part has no power to negate the accomplished truth of that declaration.
