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Crying is the refuge of plain women but the ruin of pretty ones. -Wilde, Oscar
One may make their house a palace of sham, or they can make it a home, a refuge. -Twain, Mark
“No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots.” – Barbara Ehrenreich
“If patriotism is “the last refuge of a scoundrel,” it is not merely because evil deeds may be performed in the name of patriotism, but because patriotic fervor can obliterate moral distinctions altogether” – Ralph B. Perry
“A man can’t make a place for himself in the sun if he keeps taking refuge under the family tree.” – Helen Keller
Perhaps the most important thing we bring to another person is the silence in us, not the sort of silence that is filled with unspoken criticism or hard withdrawal. The sort of silence that is a place of refuge, of rest, of acceptance of someone as they are. We are all hungry for this other [...]
As for God, His way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; He shields all who take refuge in Him. Related Posts: Bible Verse of the Day – Ephesians 2:8 Bible Verse of the Day – Jonah 2:8 Bible Verse of the Day – Psalm 73:26 Bible Verse of the Day – Jude 1:20-21 Bible [...]