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Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear.

by angela on February 2, 2009

Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear.
-Thomas Jefferson

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It isn’t the burdens of today that drive men mad.

by angela on December 8, 2008

It isn’t the burdens of today that drive men mad. It is the regrets of yesterday and the fear of tomorrow. Regret and fear are twin thieves that rob us of today.
–Robert Hastings
No offense to Hastings, but he left out the burdens of the past – ones you don’t so much regret, but that [...]

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Those who are feared are hated.

by angela on November 18, 2008

-Benjamin Franklin

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Worry comes from the belief that you are powerless.

by angela on October 19, 2008

-Unknown

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Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain.

by angela on October 18, 2008

-Mark Twain
NB: This is absolutely true. And not only will does one bid adieu to this fear, but to other unrelated fears. It goes without saying that self-esteem, and self-respect, also benefit.

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