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Pythagoras Philosopher, Mathematician
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"The highest goal of music is to connect one's soul to their Divine Nature, not entertainment"

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Teresa of Avila Saint, Mystic, Writer
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"Christ has no body now but mine. He prays in me, works in me, looks through my eyes, speaks through my words, works through my hands, walks with my feet and loves with my heart."

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Thomas Merton Writer, Monk
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"My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think that I am following Your Will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please You does in fact please You. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing."

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Marie Curie Physicist, Chemist
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"The older one gets, the more one feels that the present must be enjoyed; it is a precious gift, comparable to a state of grace"

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Albert Einstein Physicist
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"I have made the Bhagwad Gita as the main source of my inspiration and guide for the purpose of scientific investigations and formation of my theories."

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David Carson Graphic Designer
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"You have to utilize who you are in your work. Nobody else can do that: nobody else can pull from your background, from your parents, your upbringing, your whole life experience."

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Teresa of Avila Saint, Mystic, Writer
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"Desire to see God, be fearful of losing Him, and find joy in everything that can lead to Him. If you act in this way, you will always live in great peace."

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