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

Other quotes by Soren Kierkegaard

How absurd men are! They never use the liberties they have, they demand those they do not have. They have freedom of thought, they demand freedom of speech. – Soren Kierkegaard

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Freedom
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The truth is a snare: you cannot have it, without being caught. You cannot have the truth in such a way that you catch it, but only in such a way that it catches you. – Soren Kierkegaard

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Truth
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Unless there is meaningful change in Syria and an end to the crackdown, President Assad and those around him will find themselves isolated internationally and discredited within Syria. – William Hague

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I told you Im not going to criticize my successor. Ill just tell you that there are people at Gitmo that will kill American people at a drop of a hat and I dont believe that persuasion isnt going to work. Therapy isnt going to cause terrorists to change their mind. – George W. Bush

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Whether youre winning or losing, it is important to always be yourself. You cant change because of the circumstances around you. – Cotton Fitzsimmons

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I cant just say one time of the year Im going to do something different. I have to commit to a lifestyle behavioral change and just try to be a little bit better today than I was yesterday. – Gabrielle Union

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African art is functional, it serves a purpose. Its not a dormant. Its not a means to collect the largest cheering section. It should be healing, a source a joy. Spreading positive vibrations. – Mos Def

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Actually, if my business was legitimate, I would deduct a substantial percentage for depreciation of my body. – Xaviera Hollander

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