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Life is a poem most people never read.

~ Laurence Overmire

Laurence Overmire Life People Poem Poetry Read

There is no nobler profession, nor no greater calling, than to be among those unheralded many who gave and give their lives to the preservation of human knowledge, passed with commitment and care from one generation to the next.

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Laurence Overmire Ancestry Education History Knowledge Teaching

Freedom is an idea that no tyrant will ever crush.

~ Laurence Overmire

Laurence Overmire Freedom Robert Burns Scotland Tyranny

Those who oppose equality, compassion and social justice have been on the wrong side of history time and time again.

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Laurence Overmire Compassion Equality History Social Justice Truth

Only in making peace - with ourselves, with others, and the world - will any of us find the life we are hoping for.

~ Laurence Overmire

Laurence Overmire Life Love Others Ourselves Peace Truth

There are basically two kinds of people: those who have empathy and care about others and those who don't. The ones who don't are creating most of the problems in the world.

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Laurence Overmire Compassion Empathy Kindness Love Peace World

The way to peace, harmony and balance for the planet is through the loving kindness of each individual heart.

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Laurence Overmire Balance Future Harmony Heart Kindness Love Peace Wisdom

Fantasy, myth, legend, truth - all are intertwined in the story that is Scotland.

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Laurence Overmire Fantasy Legend Myth Scotland Story Truth

The future is won or lost in the war of ideas.

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Laurence Overmire Future Ideas Power War

Wisdom is finding the path that is best for all - considering the options, the positives and the negatives - and having the courage to change what must be changed for the sake of the entire world.

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Laurence Overmire Brotherhood Of Man Change The World Conscience Courage Truth Wisdom

Good people turn to love, courage and kindness in times of crisis, not hate, fear and cruelty.

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Laurence Overmire Courage Crisis Cruelty Fear Hate Kindness Love Wisdom

Real life is never quite as interesting as the story told afterward.

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Laurence Overmire Myth Reality Storytelling

Every child comes into this world as a gift to humanity. It is up to us, as adults, to see that they are properly taken care of and given all the love and attention they deserve. If we did so, I have no doubt our world would be drastically different and much more humane.

~ Laurence Overmire

Laurence Overmire Caring Children Gift Humanity Love Nurturing

Public condemnation goes a long way in establishing what is and what is not acceptable in a society. The public good will prevail if the public demands it.

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Laurence Overmire Condemnation Good Norms Public Society

Being good or being evil is not something that is inherent in our nature over which we have no control, rather we define ourselves by the choices we make, moment by moment, situation by situation. All it takes is an act of will to be the best that we can be.

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Laurence Overmire Best Choices And Consequences Good And Evil Inherent Psychology Will Power

No matter what path you're on in this life, if that path isn't about love, you're on the wrong path.

~ Laurence Overmire

Laurence Overmire Choices Compassion Love Path Truth Wisdom

Live with an open mind and an open heart. Always choose love over fear and kindness over cruelty.

~ Laurence Overmire

Laurence Overmire Compassion Cruelty Fear Love Open Mindedness

The more we understand the One Idea, how all of life is interconnected and interdependent, the more we can act in positive ways for the good of all.

~ Laurence Overmire

Laurence Overmire Action Interconnectedness Interdependent Life Positive Science Understanding

Poetry is the art of using language to transcend language.

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Laurence Overmire Art Language Poetry

There is a falling from the skyThe sacred hoop is brokenBut different hands with different voiceHear the ancient songsAnd soonAll men will seeThat truth and justiceMustPrevail.

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Laurence Overmire Justice Native American Truth Wisdom

Del UsionIf you knew the personHe thinks he isYou'd have to admitHe's one very special guy.

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Laurence Overmire Arrogance Attitude Conceitedness Delusion

Love is active, not passive. It is our love for one another, for Mother Earth, for our fellow creatures that compels us to act on their behalf.

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Laurence Overmire Activism Animals Rights Climate Change Extinction Love Mother Earth Responsibility

From generation to generation, lights are extinguished and darkness threatens until some one stoops to bear the torch.

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Laurence Overmire Conscience Generations Hope Responsibility

Over the course of the millennia, all these multitudes of ancestors, generation upon generation, have come down to this moment in time—to give birth to you. There has never been, nor will ever be, another like you. You have been given a tremendous responsibility. You carry the hopes and dreams of all those who have gone before. Hopes and dreams for a better world. What will you do with your time on this Earth? How will you contribute to the ongoing story of humankind?

~ Laurence Overmire

Laurence Overmire Ancestors Genealogy Generations History Responsibility

Expect nothing and accept everything and you will never be disappointed.

~ Laurence Overmire

Laurence Overmire Disappointment Expectations

We are the last generation with a real opportunity to save the world.

~ Laurence Overmire

Laurence Overmire Climate Change Environment Generation Global Warming
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