Marc Benioff Quotes

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Out of clutter find simplicity.  From discord find harmony.  In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.

Life grows relative to one’s investment in it.

Marc Benioff (born 1964) is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist. 

All About Children (Haiku Series #273)

Open Classroom

Learning’s cherished time

Child’s endless observations—

Watching we adults

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Daily Quest

Epic adventures

Wearing out each pair of shoes—

Growing with each step

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Adult’s Invitation

Noticing youngsters

Teaching through their carefree lens—

Simple as child’s play

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F. Scott Fitzgerald Quotes

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Genius is the ability to put into effect what is on your mind.

Experience is the name so many people give to their mistakes.

F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) was an American novelist and short story writer.  Much of his best writing occurred during the Jazz Age, with THE GREAT GATSBY being recognized as his best work.

Faith’s Transformation (Elfchen Series #188)

Journey

Witnessing

Empty tomb

Christ conquers death

Good News travels afar

Discipleship

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Interaction

Sowing

Gospel’s teachings

Christ always leading

Reaping light’s trusted way

Love

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Growth

Nurturing

Infinite wisdom

Shepherding wayward hearts

Christ’s perfect lesson plans

Life

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This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.

Ken Poirot Quotes

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Some journeys in life can only be traveled alone.

The best part of the journey is the surprise and wonder along the way.

Ken Piorot is an American author, entrepreneur, and public speaker.

John Lubbock Quotes

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If we succeed in giving the love of learning, the learning itself is sure to follow.

We may sit in our library and yet be in all quarters of the world.

Englishman John Lubbock (1834-1913) spent much of his life in the family banking enterprises.  However, he is well-known for his contributions to politics, science and philanthropic efforts.

Edgar Rice Burroughs Quotes

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Imagination is but another name for super intelligence.

If you write one story, it may be bad; if you write a hundred, you have the odds in your favor.

Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) was an American writer  His prolific career was built around adventure, science fiction, and fantasy themes.  One of his most enduring characters was Tarzan.

Faith’s Destinations (Elfchen Series #174)

Growth

Planting

Faith’s seeds

Watered with grace

Nurtured with righteous spirit

Harvesting

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Renewal

Replacing

Empty promises

God’s living truth

Spirit opens His Word

Transforming

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Restoration

Stumbling

Darkened missteps

Kneeling at Calvary

Savior opens eternity’s light

Rising

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Ben Okri Quotes

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The road will never swallow you.  The river of destiny will always overcome evil.

This is what you must be like.  Grow wherever life puts you down.

Ben Okri (born 1959) is a Nigerian-born poet and novelist.  Much of his writing focuses on African post-modern and post-colonial traditions.

Lori Gottlieb Quotes

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We are mirrors reflecting mirrors reflecting mirrors, showing one another what we can’t yet see.

We grow in connection with others.

Lori Gottlieb (born 1966) is an American bestselling author, therapist, and speaker.