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Eckhart Tolle Spiritual Teacher, Author
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"To be aware of little, quiet things, you need to be quiet inside. A high degree of alertness is required. Be still. Look. Listen. Be present."

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Saint Augustine Theologian, Philosopher
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"We count on God's mercy for our past mistakes, on God's love for our present needs, on God's sovereignty for our future."

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Peter Drucker Management Consultant, Author
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"Most leaders don't need to learn what to do. They need to learn what to stop."

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Abraham Maslow Psychologist
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"Human nature has been sold short...[humans have] a higher nature which...includes the need for meaningful work, for responsibility, for creativeness, for being fair and just, for doing what is worthwhile and for preferring to do it well."

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Bell Hooks Author, Feminist, Social Activist
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"A generous heart is always open, always ready to receive our going and coming. In the midst of such love we need never fear abandonment. This is the most precious gift true love offers - the experience of knowing we always belong."

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Joseph Stalin Politician, Revolutionary
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"Our Red Army now needs IL-2 aircraft like the air it breathes, like the bread it eats."

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Millard Fuller Businessman, Philanthropist
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"There are sufficient resources in the world for the needs of everybody, but not enough for the greed of even a significant minority."

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