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“The major dilemma in life arises when it is assumed that meaning is simply a greater degree of happiness, such that the more one indulges physiological needs, the more likely it is that life will b...”
“Happiness is true, even though it fades, and meaning is also true, despite the fact that it endures. Those experiences that define what it most means to be human are true not because they endure, t...”
“Happiness fades by design, precisely because its a means to an end, not an end in itself. We continually need to meet our psychological, emotional, and physical needs to remain healthy. If one meal...”
“Holiness doesnt demand denial of happiness, only selfishness. Where unhappiness exists in a relationship, I would submit that such isnt the price of holiness but a sign of sin. It is an indication ...”
“The dark, cold grasp you took on me, has tangled me completely”
“They say being in love and loving someone are two different things, right? I mean, you love your best friend, but you love your husband, right? Falling in love with someone is easy. It's loving whe...”
“We scarified a mosquito. I bet that's what did it. It was probably a virgin too.”
“Natural lovers remain committed to the circumstances of their marriage as long as it continues to work for them. Because persons of faith remain committed to their marriage, regardless of circumsta...”
“His grief at your leaving is also his fear of losing the power he has had for lifetimes. Those days are over for him, and he is in turmoil. But if you are to help him on his soul's quest, you will ...”
“A preoccupation with the next world clearly shows an inability to cope credibly with this one.”
“You can't escape your past by running from it.”
“Hope is the great deceiver. Hope is the piper who leads us sleepy to our slaughter.”
“...its not him that youre still pining after, its the lost time. Youre mourning what shouldve been more so than what really was. You feel robbed as well you should, but not for the right reasons.”
“....what Im really saying is that you knew, somewhere deep inside you knew that he wasnt the one for you. Ive always wondered with people who get divorced if the wronged party hadnt seen it coming.”
“No one else sees you as the villain here, but you gotta stop being a victim babe.”
“He was so glad he didnt go through with his plan to end himself. What an idiot. Look at how much he wouldve missed if hed followed through.”
“KYLE: ... no way in h*ll hes getting away with short changing you.KERRYANNE: But like you said, I dont need it so why?KYLE: Because its rightfully yours sweetheart.”
“Every change, those subtle-slow, and those drastically sudden, has brought me into myself.”
“A friend is someone who walks into a room when everyone else is walking out.”
“I pray for insight where the path is veiled, fortitude where the obstacles appear insurmountable, endurance where the destination seems unattainable, and equanimity when all that remains is to acce...”