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Benjamin Carson Neurosurgeon, Author, Politician
Body

"My strong belief is that God created human beings and therefore he knows about every aspect of the human body. So if I want to fix it, I just need to stay in harmony with Him."

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Benjamin Franklin Inventor, Statesman, Author
Body

"Do you sincerely declare that you love mankind in general, of what profession or religion soever? Do you think any person ought to be harmed in his body, name, or goods, for mere speculative opinions, or his external way of worship? Do you love truth for truth's sake; and will you endeavor impartially to find and receive it yourself, and communicate it to others."

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Adrienne Rich Poet, Essayist, Feminist
Body

"There is nothing revolutionary whatsoever about the control of women's bodies by men. The woman's body is the terrain on which patriarchy is erected."

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Adrienne Rich Poet, Essayist, Feminist
Body

"But before we were mothers, we have been, first of all, women, with actual bodies and actual minds."

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David Hume Philosopher, Historian
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"We may well ask, What causes induce us to believe in the existence of body? but 'tis vain to ask. Whether there be body or not? That is a point which we must take for granted in all our reasonings."

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David Simon Television Producer
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"The same creative force that generated the universe created your body. It is vibrating with intelligence and spirit. It is ultimately sacred and worthy of your love, respect and intention. Take good care of it and nourish it with the most healing, life-sustaining foods, experiences, and sensory impressions."

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David Simon Television Producer
Body

"How do we allow God into our minds, bodies, relationships, and life? We stop squeezing the divine out through our preconceived notions of what is sacred and what is profane. When we assume the mind-set that everything is ultimately divine, though sometimes more disguised than others, then we can see that all of our thoughts, impulses, and desires arise from and can bring us back to awareness of the sacred."

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David Wolfe Nutritionist
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"When the body has too much to deal with, it stops being able to get rid of its waste efficiently and requires more support to help it fight off what is attacking it."

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Demetri Martin Comedian, Actor
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"I'd love to win trophies, be in movies, have a body of work I'm proud of and find a way to enjoy it along the way. Success is probably a more of a complicated thing than that."

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Deepak Chopra Author, Speaker
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"As you sift through this very solid-looking body, you have to go only so far before you end up with a handful of nothing."

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Devra Davis Environmental Scientist
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"Get in the habit of never putting the phone next to your brain or body unless it's a true emergency."

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