Martin Luther
Theologian
"That the Creator himself comes to us and becomes our ransom - this is the reason for our rejoicing."
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Ransom
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C. S. Lewis
Writer, Scholar
"Well,' said Ransom, 'if it is a delusion, it's a pretty stubborn one."
Wayne Dyer
Author, Motivational Speaker
"You're here for a reason and it's not to hoard a lot of physical stuff."
C. S. Lewis
Writer, Scholar
"Pity was meant to be a spur that drives joy to help misery. But it can be used the wrong way round. It can be used for a kind of blackmailing. Those who choose misery can hold joy up to ransom, by pity."
Barack Obama
Politician
"Will not collect a ransom in exchange for not crashing the American economy."
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"The Church limits her sacramental services to the faithful. Christ gave Himself upon the cross a ransom for all."
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"Being born he have himself as our Companion, Eating with us he gave himself as Food, Dying He became our Ransom, Reigning he gives himself as our Reward"
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"I receive Thee ransom of my soul. For love of Thee have I studied and kept vigil toiled preached and taught."
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"We'll abduct Garian. Or Jason." "And—?" "And dump them into the ocean. Nobody would ever pay a ransom for them."
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"Put up at the moment of greatest suffering a prayer, not for thy own escape, but for the enfranchisement of some being dear to thee, and the sovereign spirit will accept thy ransom."
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