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There is no worse screen to block out the Spirit than confidence in our own intelligence. – John Calvin

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No man is excluded from calling upon God, the gate of salvation is set open unto all men: neither is there any other thing which keepeth us back from entering in, save only our own unbelief. – John Calvin

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However many blessings we expect from God, His infinite liberality will always exceed all our wishes and our thoughts. – John Calvin

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All the blessings we enjoy are Divine deposits, committed to our trust on this condition, that they should be dispensed for the benefit of our neighbors. – John Calvin

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If men can develop weapons that are so terrifying as to make the thought of global war include almost a sentence for suicide, you would think that mans intelligence and his comprehension… would include also his ability to find a peaceful solution. – Dwight D. Eisenhower

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I refuse to be molded into some stereotypical ballplayer that has no interests, really, no life, no depth, no intelligence. – Barry Zito

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If the presence of electricity can be made visible in any part of the circuit, I see no reason why intelligence may not be transmitted instantaneously by electricity. – Samuel Morse

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These are Canadian and United States intelligence and law enforcement offices who are working in teams and who are using good intelligence and good law enforcement to really stop the criminals and terrorists before they ever get to the border. – Paul Cellucci

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Every act of rebellion expresses a nostalgia for innocence and an appeal to the essence of being. – Albert Camus

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He is the best man who, when making his plans, fears and reflects on everything that can happen to him, but in the moment of action is bold. – Herodotus

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I detest life-insurance agents: they always argue that I shall some day die, which is not so. – Stephen Leacock

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