Charles J. Chaput Quotes
When we hope, we trust in God. When we despair or presume, we choose to trust ourselves instead.
Quotes to Explore
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God only expects man and woman to be together and to be legally married, only if they so are in love with each other.
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It is not God's will merely that we should be happy, but that we should make ourselves happy.
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I don't pray because I don't want to bore God.
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The true object of war fought for God should always be peace.
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I am thankful, of course, for the prize and thankful to God for each story, each idea, each word, each day.
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This also is a part of the teaching of the Church, that there are certain angels of God, and certain good influences, which are His servants in accomplishing the salvation of men.
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Religious beliefs have played a vital role in forming America's character as well as my own. I was raised as a Lutheran, and I believe in God and consider my faith and involvement with organized religion to be an important part of who I am.
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Libraries can take the place of God.
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, like other countries in the region, rejects the acquisition of nuclear weapons by anyone, especially nuclear weapons in the Middle East region. We hope that such weapons will be banned or eliminated from the region by every country in the region.
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I hope the English-speaking world can see that I'm not only an Israeli actress.
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God's not complicated - He's really not. And He helps people in their everyday life so that they can get better in relationships, in their job situations, in getting through grief.
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I used to hurt so badly that I'd ask God why, what have I done to deserve any of this? I feel now He was preparing me for this, for the future. That's the way I see it.
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I didn't even know how much of a feminist I was, and I realized, 'Oh my God, I was raised by a single mom who had to raise six kids. I have three sisters. Larry, you've been a feminist your whole life, and you really didn't know it until you've been presented with these issues.'
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I lost my eyesIn east wind skiesHere's where I've criedWhere I've triedWhere God and the Tendaberry riseWhere Quakers and revolutionariesJoin for life
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The humans live in time but our Enemy (God) destines them for eternity.
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Pride leads to every other vice: it is the complete anti-God state of mind.
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'Who can I trust?' Arthur blurted out. 'Those who wish you well,' said the Old One. 'Not those who wish to use you well. Be a player, not a pawn. And that is three questions and all your time.'
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I never wish to be more charitable than Christ. I find it written: 'Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.'
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I think 'Girls' is pretty brilliant.
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Women have to control their fertility for 30 years. Thirty years is a long time not to make mistakes.
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Let's get on our knees and pray. I don't know to whom. Is there a patron saint of ballistics gel?
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The strong bond of friendship is not always a balanced equation; friendship is not always about giving and taking in equal shares. Instead, friendship is grounded in a feeling that you know exactly who will be there for you when you need something, no matter what or when.
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I took the leap, yes, but I didn't like the ledge where I landed - I fought the bear, I kissed the princess, but now I don't want to be king. Well, where in the fairy tales did it ever say Cinderella had to like being queen?
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When we hope, we trust in God. When we despair or presume, we choose to trust ourselves instead.
