The Bible is to us what the star was to the wise men but if we spend all our time in gazing upon it, observing its motions, and admiring its splendor, without being led to Christ by it, the use of it will be lost on us.
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The covetous man pines in plenty, like Tantalus up to the chin in water, and yet thirstyThomas Adams
Plan the town, if you like but in doing it do not forget that you have got to spread the people. Make wider roads, but do not narrow the tenements behind. Dignify the city by all means, but not at the expense of the health of the home and the family life and the comfort of the average workman and citizen.
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Khan would do anything you asked him if you needed help. If he saw me digging a hole in my yard he would grab a shovel and help out. That's the kind of man he is. Just a great neighbor.
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Beauty is like an almanack if it lasts a year it is well.
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Passion costs me too much to bestow it on every trifle.
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