To put the world right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right. —Confucius
“To put the world right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right.”

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Lisa from MI AUGUST 17, 2014
I pray for all those that struggle with "setting their hearts right." When there's truth in ones heart, it'll set you free.

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