To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society's ills on the West -- know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist. ~ Barack Obama
Showing posts with label willing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label willing. Show all posts
May 20, 2012
Eventually, we all need to be willing to face the deepest, darkest beliefs we have about ourselves. Only in this way can we come to know that they are only beliefs, and not the truth about who we are. ~ Ezra Bayda (from "The Three Things We Fear Most")
October 23, 2011
Being religious means asking passionately the question of the meaning of our existence and being willing to receive answers, even if the answers hurt. ~ Paul Tillich
October 20, 2010
I would never be willing to die for a god who wasn't willing enough to die for me, but sends his own son to perish in the flames of despair. ~ Unknown
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