Ben Carson Quotes
After all my thinking and praying, my decision came down to the fact that I felt obligated to do everything I could to help.
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People get nervous driving around corners, thinking they're going to tip over. But you can go soooo much faster through the curves than you realize.
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Humor is a wonderful way to deal with our suffering because if we can laugh at our troubles, we can feel better. Thich Nhat Hanh is a special man who has helped millions with their suffering with incredible technique. But he doesn't know real suffering, because he has not dated as much as I have.
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After all my thinking and praying, my decision came down to the fact that I felt obligated to do everything I could to help.
