A Quote by Paul of the Cross
Avoid failing, not only against purity, but even against the least rules of an exact modesty.
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The Tea Party was really a two-front war - one against Obama, the other against any Republican politician who reeked of insiderdom or insufficient purity.
I am amazed at the seeker of purity
When time for polishing comes
Complaints of harsh treatment
Love is a lawsuit
Without evidence, you will not win
My son, when one beats the rug The beating is not intended against the rug
But against the dust inside the rug
My son, that harsh treatment
Is not intended against you
But against the ill qualities inside you
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I've been in revolt for years against ignominy, against injustice, against inequality, against immorality, against the exploitation of human beings.
If we haven't a grouch against Fortune, we seem unable to avoid one against ourselves.
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