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Quote by Thomas Merton
The very contradictions in my life are in some ways signs of Gods

The very contradictions in my life are in some ways signs of Gods mercy to me. – 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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Just remaining quietly in the presence of God, listening to Him, being attentive to Him, requires a lot of courage and know-how. – Thomas Merton

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Be good, keep your feet dry, your eyes open, your heart at peace and your soul in the joy of Christ. – Thomas Merton

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By night, an atheist half believes in God. – Edward Young, Night Thoughts

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I could not say I believe. I know! I have had the experience of being gripped by something that is stronger than myself, something that people call God. – Carl Jung

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To us also, through every star, through every blade of grass, is not God made visible if we will open our minds and our eyes. – Thomas Carlyle

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