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A celibate, like the fly in the heart of an apple, dwells in a per

A celibate, like the fly in the heart of an apple, dwells in a perpetual sweetness, but sits alone, and is confined and dies in singularity. – Jeremy Taylor

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God hath prepared a little coronet or special reward (extraordinary and beside the great crown of all faithful souls) for those who have not defiled themselves with women. – Jeremy Taylor

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It is impossible to make people understand their ignorance, for it requires knowledge to perceive it and, therefore, he that can perceive it hath it not. – Jeremy Taylor

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Inside myself is a place where I live all alone and that is where I renew my springs that never dry up. – Pearl S. Buck

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Too many Christians have a commitment of convenience. Theyll stay faithful as long as its safe and doesnt involve risk, rejection, or criticism. Instead of standing alone in the face of challenge or temptation, they check to see which way their friends are going. – Charles Stanley

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The English Bible – a book which, if everything else in our language should perish, would alone suffice to show the whole extent of its beauty and power. – Thomas B. Macaulay

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