In full view of his television audience, he preached a new religion -- or a new form of Christianity -- based on faith in financial miracles and in a Heaven here on earth with a water slide and luxury hotels. It was a religion of celebrity and showmanship and fun, which made a mockery of all puritanical standards and all canons of good taste. Its standard was excess, and its doctrines were tolerance and freedom from accountability.
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It takes a little courage, and a little self -- control. And some grim determination, If you want to reach the goal. It takes a deal of striving, and a firm and stern-set chin. No matter what the battle, If you really want to win. There's no easy path to glory, There's no road to fame. Life, however we may view it, Is no simple parlor game But it's prizes call for fighting, For endurance and for grit For a rugged disposition and don't know when to quit.Author Unknown
One non-revolutionary weekend is infinitely more bloody than a month of permanent revolution.
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Chaos is the law of nature order is the dream of man.
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If your sword's too short, add to its length by taking one step forward.
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If you look for the positive things in life you will find them.
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If you love somebody, let them go. If they return, they were always yours. If they don't, they never were
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