"Time has no divisions to mark its passage, there is never a thunder-storm or blare of trumpets to announce the beginning of a new month or year. Even when a new century begins it is only we mortals who ring bells and fire off pistols."
— Thomas Mann
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"Sin has a diminishing factor to it. It always gives its best in the beginning. It never gets better after that ... it only gets worse."
"It is through dying to concern for self that we are born to new life with God and others; in such dying and rebirth, we find that life is lent to be spent; and...."
"Jesus gave history a new beginning. In every land He is at home...His birthday is kept across the world. His death-day has set a gallows against every city..."
"[Jesus continued,] "But don't be so concerned about perishable things like food. Spend your energy seeking the eternal life that the Son of Man can..."
"Remember this! In the last days there will be many troubles, because people will love themselves, love money, brag, and be proud. They will say evil....."
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