Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved.
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| — | Helen Keller |
Let us touch the dying, the poor, the lonely and the unwanted according to the graces we have received and let us not be ashamed or SLOW to do the humble work
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| — | Mother Teresa |
http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-wtic-benjamin-sklaver-afghanistan-war-causality,0,4769409.story
In memory of Captain Benjamin Sklaver. I went through Civil Affairs mobilization qualification course with this guy. I remember working out with him at Golds Gym. I never knew he had left such a mark, with founding an organization that delivers clean water to humanitarian emergencies in places like Uganada.
Mountain climber turned humanitarian Greg Mortenson says his work of the past decade building schools in remote villages across Pakistan and Afghanistan has taught him one overriding lesson: Westerners can “drop bombs, build roads or put in electricity, but until the girls are educated, a society won’t change.”
Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks. Then the doing of your work shall be no miracle, but you shall be the miracle.
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| — | Phillips Brooks |
I ran my first Army Ten Miler this weekend. It was really fun and upbeat race, and I would suggest to anyone that it is worth flying out to DC to do. The scene was beautiful, running by the various historical sites and monuments. What was so motivating and touching for me was seeing the amputees, and the injured veterans running along side. No, matter what happens in life we can always run the race as if to receive the prize.
Aasking about going to Fresh2009
Tony T
sounds good
r u inviting peop?
Tony T:
or wut u thinking?
T W: ...
no its just me and you. like a date
Tony T:
nice
nah, lets just leave it as a date
T W:
heheee
i like how you play along.
does linda know?
Tony T:
she doesnt have to
T W:
I'm posting this.
Tony T:
its like the scarlet letter
fear not to show the world the dirties thing about u
