Thomas Edison Quotes

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Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up.  The  most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.

Thomas Edison (1847-1931) was an American inventor and businessman.  His birthplace was Milan, Ohio.

Oswald Chambers Quote

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“God is our Refuge”–nothing can come through that shelter.

From Psalm 31:3-4:  “You are indeed my rock and my fortress; for Your name’s sake lead me and guide me; take me out of the net that is hidden for me, for You are my refuge.”

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher.  Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons.  Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST.  I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.

Carmela Dutra Quotes

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Anyone can take an adventure even if it’s only in your own backyard.  Let your imagination be your adventure and see where it takes you.

Laughter is like a little miracle we all experience everyday.

Carmela Dutra is an American author.  She excels as both a writer and illustrator.

Mount Rushmore Presidents Quotes

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Mount Rushmore National Monument is located in South Dakota’s Black Hills.  The sculptured figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln stand watch.  

George Washington (1789-1797)

Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.

 

Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865)

You cannot build character and courage by taking away people’s initiative and independence.

 

John Ross MacDuff Quote

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The very voices of the night, sounding like the moan of the tempest, may turn out to be the disguised yet tender voices of God.

From Psalm 85:8:  “Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for He will speak peace to His people, to His faithful, to those who turn to Him in their hearts.”

John Ross MacDuff (1818-1895) was a Scottish pastor and prolific Christian writer.

Elizabeth Gilbert Quotes

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There’s a crack (or cracks) in everyone . . . that’s how the light of God gets in.

I am a better person when I have less on my plate.

Elizabeth Gilbert (born 1969) is an American journalist and author.

Charles Stanley Quote

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On our own, we can accomplish nothing.  But with God, we have access to power beyond our comprehension.

From John 15:4-5:  “Abide in Me as I abide in you.  Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in Me.  I am the vine; you are the branches.  Those who abide in Me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from Me you can do nothing.”

Tennessee Williams Quotes

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Time is the longest distance between two places.

There is no pleasure in the world like writing well and going fast.

Tennessee Williams (1911-1983) was an American playwright and screenwriter.  His written contributions to dramatic productions are evident in classics such as “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” and “A Streetcar Named Desire.”

Taken From a Church Sign

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Prayer is the best wireless communication.

From James 5:16:  “Therefore confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed.  The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective.”

Patsy Cline Quotes

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I would never have gone anywhere if it hadn’t been for Mother’s faith and support.

If you can’t do it with feeling, don’t.

Patsy Cline (1932-1963) was an American music singer.  She became one of the first country music artists to successfully cross over into pop music.