The proud wish God would agree with them. They are not interested in changing their opinions to agree with God's.

Ezra Taft Benson

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Self-respect respects boundaries, yours or other's. Ego is so full of self, it sees no boundaries.

Whenever the world throws rose petals at you, which thrill and seduce the ego, beware. The cosmic banana peel is suddenly going to appear underfoot to make sure you don't take it all too seriously, that you don't fill up on junk food.

Accept who you are. Unless you're a serial killer.

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