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You can give men food and leisure and amusements and good conditions of work, and still they will remain unsatisfied. You can deny them all these things, and they will not complain so long as they feel that they have something to die for. – Christopher Dawson

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Moreover, behind this vague tendency to treat religion as a side issue in modern life, there exists a strong body of opinion that is actively hostile to Christianity and that regards the destruction of positive religion as absolutely necessary to the advance of modern culture. – Christopher Dawson

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As I have pointed out, it is the Christian tradition that is the most fundamental element in Western culture. It lies at the base not only of Western religion, but also of Western morals and Western social idealism. – Christopher Dawson

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There is something in the flavor and aroma of the fresh strawberry that no amount of skill has been able to preserve. – E.F. White, “Spring Soda Fountain Thoughts,” 1908

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I think things like food, the food of the south is sort of the common tie that binds us all, Black and White, the sense memories. Its a very particular part of the country. – Sela Ward

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Its very clear that theres a lot of double standards going on. Should there be a 30mph speed limit? Of course there bloody should. And certainly with kids and school food, kids need to be nannied for sure. So give them a bloody good meal at school. – Jamie Oliver

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I do the same exercises I did 50 years ago and they still work. I eat the same food I ate 50 years ago and it still works. – Arnold Schwarzenegger

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