Quote by Thomas Merton
[W]hen the faculties are empty, then your whole being listens. - T
[W]hen the faculties are empty, then your whole being listens. – Thomas Merton

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If you want to study the social and political history of modern nations, study hell. – Thomas Merton

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The monk in hiding himself from the world becomes not less than himself, not less of a person, but more of a person, more truly and perfectly himself: for his personality and individuality are perfected in their true order, the spiritual, interior order. – Thomas Merton

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The job of fasting is to supply the body with the ideal environment to accomplish its work of healing. – Joel Fuhrman

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I feel like a wisp of cloud, full of light and energy. It’s a magical rest for my whole system. – Author Unknown

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When the stomach is full, it is easy to talk of fasting. – St. Jerome

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Periodic fasting can help clear up the mind and strengthen the body and the spirit. – Ezra Taft Benson

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I think the whole system of education would change if I were in charge and had the ability to make changes. I dont think I would keep Princeton exactly being Princeton. – Wallace Shawn

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When I was on Broadway, I got really sick with walking pneumonia. I decided not to take my health for granted anymore and make it a priority. The great thing is, the pounds just started to fall off. – Jordin Sparks

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All cartoon characters and fables must be exaggeration, caricatures. It is the very nature of fantasy and fable. – Walt Disney

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To say yes, you have to sweat and roll up your sleeves and plunge both hands into life up to the elbows. Its easy to say no, even if it means dying. – Jean Anouilh

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