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I always feel that I have two duties to perform with a parting guest: one, to see that he doesn't forget anything that is his; the other, to see that he doesn't take anything that is mine.
- Alfred North Whitehead
Fasting in the monastic community is considered an ascetic practice, a “dhutanga” practice. Dhutanga means “to shake up” or “invigoration”. The Buddha, as is well known, emphasized moderation, the Middle Way that avoids extremes, in all things. Fasting is an additional method that one can take up, with supervision, for a time.
- A Spiritual Leader
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.
- Henry David Thoreau
Always telling the truth is no doubt better than always lying, although equally pathological
- Robert Brault
You have come from God, you are a spark of His Glory, you are a wave of that Ocean of Bliss; you will get peace only when you again merge in Him.
- Sathya Sai Baba
Make haste in doing good; check your mind from evil; for the mind of him who is slow in doing meritorious actions delights in evil.
- Dhammapada
Live every day as if it were going to be your last; for one day you're sure to be right.
- Harry "Breaker" Harbord Morant
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