Self-respect is the fruit of discipline; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself.
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Worship is a way of seeing the world in the light of God.
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The issue of prayer is not prayer; the issue of prayer is God.
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God is of no importance unless He is of supreme importance.
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