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Quotations, quips, .sig lines, witticisms, et al.
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In the Workhouse: Christmas Day
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In the Workhouse: Christmas Day It is Christmas Day in the Workhouse, And the cold, bare walls are bright With garlands of green and holly, And the place is a pleasant sight; For with clean-washed hands and faces In a long and hungry line The paupers sit at the table, For this is the hour they dine.... more »
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Musical Instruments
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"When I was young, I used to think the piano was my favorite instrument, ... But now, ... now I love the deep sound of the cello. Somehow it sounds most like life --sad and sweet and lost. Lonely. I always think that if the heart could sing, it would sound like a cello." -p. 83, _The Space Between Us_ by Thrity Umrigar (2005)... more »
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OT Web Wizard
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For those interested in mad scientists, chemistry, or the impact of Youtube see [link] btw The film-maker appearing briefly in this CBS report (from last Sunday night) is dear to the heart of all the Aussie Ladies! ... For mad scientists who keep brains in jars, here's a tip: why not add a... more »
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"Trust is the residue of promises kept" source?
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This assertion is often attributed to ethics and leadership expert Frank J. Navran, but he says he found it in a long-lost SF book. I often use the expression, and would like to attribute it. Can anyone here please help? Thanks- Ctenos
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Tolstoy - 'Anna Karenina'
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Just re-reading ‘Anna Karenina’ I found its first sentence very quotable: ‘Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.’ Happy Christmas – Klaus [link] Quotations etc etc
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Follow Your Heart
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A soul disengaged from the world is a heavenly one; and then are we ready for heaven when our heart is there before us. --John Newton (1725-1807)
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By The Work One Knows The Workman
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There is a signature of wisdom and power impressed on the works of God, which evidently distinguishes them from the feeble imitations of men--not only the splendor of the sun, but the glimmering light of the glowworm, proclaims His glory. --John Newton (1725-1807)
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Brother, Where Art Thou?
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If I ever reach heaven I expect to find three wonders there: first, to meet some I had not thought to see there; second, to miss some I had expected to see there; and third, the greatest wonder of all, to find myself there. --John Newton (1725-1807)
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Take This Job And Love It
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The Christian ministry is the worst of all trades, but the best of all professions. --John Newton (1725-1807)
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