Quotes for September 2003

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Every moment…

· 23 September 2003

Every moment and every event of every man’s life on earth plants something in his soul. For just as the wind carries thousands of winged seeds, so each moment brings with it germs of spiritual vitality that come to rest imperceptibly in the minds and wills of men. Most of these unnumbered seeds perish and are lost, because men are not prepared to receive them: for such seeds as these cannot spring up anywhere except in the good soil of freedom, spontaneity and love.

— Thomas Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation

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Success happens…

· 8 September 2003

Success happens when preparation meets opportunity.

— Author unknown

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Ambition…

· 7 September 2003

Ambition without knowledge is like a boat on dry land.

— Author unknown

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Proclaim the Gospel …

· 2 September 2003

Proclaim the Gospel at all times; if necessary, use words.

— St. Francis of Assisi

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