Cleansing Quotes

“We should, however, not forget that ethnic cleansing, especially of nonwhite Muslim peoples, has old historical roots in Russia. John Dunlop, for instance, reminds us that “in May 1856, Count Kiselev, minister of state domains, informed officials in the Crimea that Alexander [tsar Alexander II] was interested in ‘cleansing’ (Kiselev used the verb oshishchat’) Crimea of as many Tatars as possible.” That the tsarist empire was interested in annexing foreign lands, but not in annexing foreign peoples, was expressed by the famous remark of a tsarist minister that “Russia needs Armenia, but she has no need of Armenians.” [192]”

“We should, however, not forget that ethnic cleansing, especially of nonwhite Muslim peoples, has old historical roots in Russia. John Dunlop, for instance, reminds us that “in May 1856, Count Kiselev, minister of state domains, informed officials in the Crimea that Alexander [tsar Alexander II] was interested in ‘cleansing’ (Kiselev used the verb oshishchat’) Crimea of as many Tatars as possible.” That the tsarist empire was interested in annexing foreign lands, but not in annexing foreign peoples, was expressed by the famous remark of a tsarist minister that “Russia needs Armenia, but she has no need of Armenians.” [192]”

“For me, juicing isn't about binging and cleansing; I try to incorporate it into a balanced diet.”

“Admitting failure is quite cleansing, but never - pleasurable.”

“we need deep cleansing of our thoughts on and often so that we can recharge our energy for our own health, happiness and purpose”

“Allow your pain to cleanse you and burn away what needs to die.”

“The law enables us to see ourselves as morally dirty and in need of cleansing. But it also points us to the place of cleansing: the cross of Christ.”

“Never be afraid to cry. Sometimes, nothing can cleanse the heart more than a few wet tears.”

“I have been writing now for over a week. I find it cleansing, refreshing; it is good for me.” (p.531)”

“The cold and crystal clear water, it falls gently on the sleeper, cleansing the mind and soothing the soul...”

“The minds of people are so cluttered up with every-day living these days that they don't or won't take time out for a little prayer-for mental cleansing just as they take a bath for physical outer cleansing. Both are necessary.”