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    I don't think that the flesh is necessarily treacherous, evil, bad. It is cantankerous, and it is independent. The idea of independence is the key. It really is like colonialism. The colonies suddenly decide that they can and should exist with their own personality and should detach from the control of the mother country. At first the colony is perceived as being treacherous. It's a betrayal. Ultimately, it can be seen as the separation of a partner that could be very valuable as an equal rather than as something you dominate.

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Of one thing I am certain, the body is not the measure of healing peace is the measure.

Of one thing I am certain, the body is not the measure of healing peace is the measure.

by George Melton Found in: Body Quotes,
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My skull, my eyes, my nose three times, my jaw, my shoulder, my chest, two fingers, a knee, everything from read more

My skull, my eyes, my nose three times, my jaw, my shoulder, my chest, two fingers, a knee, everything from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet. [Listing what body parts he has broken].

by Jackie Chan Found in: Body Quotes,
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Mental pleasure are never cloy; unlike those of the body, they are increased by repetition, approved by reflection, and strengthened read more

Mental pleasure are never cloy; unlike those of the body, they are increased by repetition, approved by reflection, and strengthened by enjoyment.

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The human body has two ends on it: one to create with and one to sit on. Sometimes people get read more

The human body has two ends on it: one to create with and one to sit on. Sometimes people get their ends reversed. When this happens they need a kick in the seat of the pants.

by Theodore Roosevelt Found in: Body Quotes,
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What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare?

What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare?

by William H. Davies Found in: Body Quotes,
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A feeble body weakens the mind.

A feeble body weakens the mind.

by Jean-jacques Rousseau Found in: Body Quotes,
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Love's mysteries in souls do grow, But yet the body is his book.

Love's mysteries in souls do grow, But yet the body is his book.

by John Donne Found in: Body Quotes,
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Leisure is the exultation of the possible.

Leisure is the exultation of the possible.

by Martin Buber Found in: Body Quotes,
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Wisdom is to the soul what health is to the body

Wisdom is to the soul what health is to the body

by De Saint-real Found in: Body Quotes,
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