A Quote by Pope Gregory I
Affliction strengthens the vigor of our soul, whereas happiness weakens it.
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Every dollar added to the price of oil weakens America and strengthens her enemies.
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The friendliness and charity of our countrymen can always be relied upon to relieve their fellow citizens in misfortune. This has been repeatedly and quite lately demonstrated. Federal aid in such cases encourages the expectation of paternal care on the part of the Government and weakens the sturdiness of our national character, while it prevents the indulgence among our people of that kindly sentiment and conduct which strengthens the bonds of a common brotherhood.
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Solitude is happiness for one who is content, who has heard the Dhamma and clearly sees. Non-affliction is happiness in the world - harmlessness towards all living beings.
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Every idea that strengthens you must be taken up and every thought that weakens you must be rejected.
