Government ... can't be trusted to control its own bureaucrats or collect taxes equitably or fill a pothole, much less decide which of its citizens to kill.
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Lavish love on others receive it gratefully when it come to you. Cultivate friendship like a garden. It is the best love of all.
Interpretation
Show love generously to others, and appreciate it when it's given back. Nurturing friendships is essential for a fulfilling life.
This quote emphasizes the importance of giving and receiving love and friendship. By metaphorically suggesting that we should 'cultivate friendship like a garden,' it highlights that friendships require care, attention, and effort, much like nurturing plants. The essence lies in both the act of sharing love freely with others and the gratitude we should express when we receive love in return.
In practice
Using this quote during a speech on the importance of relationships.
Government ... can't be trusted to control its own bureaucrats or collect taxes equitably or fill a pothole, much less decide which of its citizens to kill.
The movement to abolish the death penalty needs the religious community because the heart of religion is about compassion, human rights, and the indivisible dignity of each human person made in the image of God.
If you are going to do something for the poor, the abused, or the imprisoned, above all be faithful. People with broken lives often come from lives with broken promises.
Once you inject fear into a society of people, they become more and more afraid because they don't cross over the neighbourhoods and the only information they get about other people is through the media.
people are more than the worst thing they have ever done in their lives
When you call me close to tell me your body is not beautiful I want to summon the eyes and hidden mouths of stone and light and water to testify against you.
I'm not what you might call sexy, but I'm romantic. Let's put it that way.
Love cannot be held prisoner because it is a river and will overflow its banks.
Human love serves to love those dear to us but to love one's enemies we need divine love.
He that is jealous is not in love.
Love cannot be forced, love cannot be coaxed and teased. It comes out of heaven, unasked and unsought.
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