Quote by Soren Kierkegaard
The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to chan

The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays. – Soren Kierkegaard

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When you open the door which you shut in order to pray to God, the first person you meet as you go out is your neighbour whom you shall love. Wonderful! – Soren Kierkegaard

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We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers – but never blame yourself. Its never your fault. But its always your fault, because if you wanted to change youre the one who has got to change. – Katharine Hepburn

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Americans have so far put up with inequality because they felt they could change their status. They didnt mind others being rich, as long as they had a path to move up as well. The American Dream is all about social mobility in a sense – the idea that anyone can make it. – Fareed Zakaria

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Most of us are about as eager to be changed as we were to be born, and go through our changes in a similar state of shock. – James Baldwin

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