“Every man is the inlet, and may become the outlet, of all there is in God.” (Ralph Waldo Emerson).

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If that great system-builder Spinoza had ever fallen in love, perhaps furtively, perhaps far from home, I often imagine him whispering these words from Mary Oliver into the ear of his beloved: 'So every day I was surrounded by the beautiful crying forth of the ideas of God, one of which was you'. ♥️

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Trump is toying with his power, building a lawless army of unthinking followers to destabilize the Constitution - while completely trampling the 4th Amendment under foot!

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Edward Carpenter recalled his time in Leeds: 'On the whole it was an interesting time. It was at Leeds that I came to know the three sisters Ford of Adel Grange, whose friendship I have valued ever since'. The Fords were Quaker family involved in Socialist politics. #YorkshireDay 🏵

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'Dear Mr. Whitman My sister Bessie & I both thank you very warmly for the present you sent us of your book. Edward Carpenter sent it on to us—we send you our warmest greetings & best wishes for your birthday—we never forget it—& always wish you all good. Your's​ very sincerely Isabella O. Ford'

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