Quotes From "Saloma: In Every Inch In Every Mile" By Criss Jami

If love is blind, then maybe a blind person that...
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If love is blind, then maybe a blind person that loves has a greater understanding of it. Criss Jami
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Self-righteousness is much like a spiritual egocentricity. It constitutes a secular type of love that thrives under conditionality, one in which is only existent after an individual meets the adopted standards of the condemner; oppositely, unconditional love is a holy love. Criss Jami
Absurdity is the ecstasy of intellectualism.
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Absurdity is the ecstasy of intellectualism. Criss Jami
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In essence I find that the foundation of modern conservatism is driven by a clinging to God in fear of the world, whereas the foundation of modern liberalism is a clinging to the world in fear of God; albeit, the true foundation should be one's clinging to God in fear of God. Criss Jami
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It always seems as though the definition of love will remain debatable by an opinionated world. Criss Jami
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Christ delves far beyond the means of superficiality, not simply because of his immaculate love, but also because he considers the distinct cases of each individual rather than withholding a broadened perception by use of stereotypes. Criss Jami
I would rather my descendants have greater abilities and a...
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I would rather my descendants have greater abilities and a greater knowledge of the love of Christ than I do, much like standing on one's shoulders in order to get a clearer view of the valley. Criss Jami
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Authors can write stories without people assuming that they are autobiographies, but songwriters and poets are often considered to be the characters in their works. I like Michelangelo's vision, 'I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free. Criss Jami
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Every man has a specific skill, whether it is discovered or not, that more readily and naturally comes to him than it would to another, and his own should be sought and polished. He excels best in his niche - originality loses its authenticity in one's efforts to obtain originality. Criss Jami
A fear of weakness only strengthens weakness.
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A fear of weakness only strengthens weakness. Criss Jami
For the believer, humility is honesty about one's greatest flaws...
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For the believer, humility is honesty about one's greatest flaws to a degree in which he is fearless about truly appearing less righteous than another. Criss Jami
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All individuals have moral deficiencies, and when introducing these to reality one not only strengthens himself but also the confidence of others in the human exigency for Christ due to a reflection throughout the body of Christ. Criss Jami
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Everyone has their own ways of expression. I believe we all have a lot to say, but finding ways to say it is more than half the battle. Criss Jami
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From recovery to rags and rags to recovery symbolizes art - a perfect compilation of human imperfections. Criss Jami
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Time and time again does the pride of man influence his very own fall. While denying it, one gradually starts to believe that he is the authority, or that he possesses great moral dominion over others, yet it is spiritually unwarranted. By that point he loses steam; in result, he falsely begins trying to prove that unwarranted dominion by seizing the role of a condemner. Criss Jami
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Grudges are for those who insist that they are owed something; forgiveness, however, is for those who are substantial enough to move on. Criss Jami
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Peace is more of an internal settlement rather than what is visible on the external. Criss Jami
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From attraction and affection Cover of perfection Failure beyond texture to a painful lesson Everything that was from the start wasn't from the heart Criss Jami
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Stretched and skewed Tap of the 8-ball and the cue Scratches fall through They are the scars of you Criss Jami
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A fruitless year, take a fearless heart One that blooms late will flourish in the dark Criss Jami
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Seemingly minor yet persistent things penetrate the mind over time making it difficult to ever realize the impact; hence, though quite unfortunate, the most dangerous forms of corruption are those that are subtle and below the radar. Criss Jami
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When a man is penalized for honesty he learns to lie. Criss Jami
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Walk and love We're walking in love For the walk of love Criss Jami
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Divinity for the sake of the simple-minded is beautiful. Those theological assertions you write, say, or live by that you later feel foolish about, it means God still lives in you enough to tell you that they were indeed foolish. By mistakes you know you are alive. Criss Jami
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A solid answer to everything is not necessary. Blurry concepts influence one to focus, but postulated clarity influences arrogance. Criss Jami
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Chance is your god Though you're falling free you will land hard Criss Jami