Quote by Terry Eagleton
The conversion of agnostic High Tories to the Anglican church is a

The conversion of agnostic High Tories to the Anglican church is always rather suspect. It seems too pat and predictable, too clearly a matter of politics rather than faith. – Terry Eagleton

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If history, philosophy and so on vanish from academic life, what they leave in their wake may be a technical training facility or corporate research institute. But it will not be a university in the classical sense of the term, and it would be deceptive to call it one. – Terry Eagleton

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For the liberal state to accommodate a diversity of beliefs while having few positive convictions is one of the more admirable achievements of civilization. – Terry Eagleton

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positive
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The German philosopher Walter Benjamin had the curious notion that we could change the past. For most of us, the past is fixed while the future is open. – Terry Eagleton

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With faith, discipline and selfless devotion to duty, there is nothing worthwhile that you cannot achieve. – Muhammad Ali Jinnah

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If you think you can win, you can win. Faith is necessary to victory. – William Hazlitt

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My gut feeling about sequels is that they should be premeditated: You should try to write a trilogy first or at least sketch out a trilogy if you have any faith in your film. – Vin Diesel

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I dont worry about being in a hurry any more, because my faith in God will always deliver me on time. – Martha Reeves

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God speaks in the silence of the heart. Listening is the beginning of prayer. – Mother Teresa

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I dont know what makes a marriage work. My husband and I dont have it right at all its very tough on him. From the outside it looks like its all about me – I have a glorious career and he doesnt. – Emily Watson

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That though the radiance which was once so bright be now forever taken from my sight. Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass, glory in the flower. We will grieve not, rather find strength in what remains behind. – William Wordsworth

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Ive always believed fitness is an entry point to help you build that happier, healthier life. When your health is strong, youre capable of taking risks. Youll feel more confident to ask for the promotion. Youll have more energy to be a better mom. Youll feel more deserving of love. – Jillian Michaels

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