Swami Vivekananda
Spiritual Leader, Philosopher
"In a conflict between the heart and the brain, follow your heart."
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Enlightening
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David Wolfe
Nutritionist
"It seems the whole works of humankind are backwards. Most are trying to convince, instruct, and purify everyone else - without first purifying themselves. To enlighten others we have to enlighten ourselves."
Napoleon Hill
Author, Motivational Speaker
"Most misfortunes are the results of misused time."
Laozi
Philosopher
"Treat those who are good with goodness, and also treat those who are not good with goodness. Thus goodness is attained. Be honest to those who are honest, and be also honest to those who are not honest. Thus honesty is attained."
Benjamin Franklin
Inventor, Statesman, Author
"Interest which blinds some People, enlightens others."
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"When a nation is filled with strife, then do patriots flourish."
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"Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it."
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"Religion is very enlightening - to those who don't understand it."
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"Nature is not human hearted."
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"Interest blinds some people, and enlightens others."
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"It's my duty to enlighten people."
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"To be entertaining and educational and enlightening, all at once, this is a good goal to have."
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"Maxims are to the intellect what laws are to actions; they do not enlighten, but they guide and direct, and, although themselves blind, are protective."
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