If, at the very instant of the awakening of Faith, there is not even a speck of doubt in the Primal Vow, Tathágata (Amida Buddha) graciously recognizes this awakening and simultaneously equates the evil-laden heart of the faithful and His own Pure Heart as one and the same.
Zimmerman, however, graciously recognized his former protégé's accomplishment.
"People in their twenties recognize him," Jill said serenely, while Curtis graciously signed for a group of giggling young tourists wearing shorts.
No doubt this is accurate, but American readers will be quick to recognize the hand of William Faulkner, whose powerful influence Garcia Marquez has readily and graciously acknowledged -- a reminder, in light of his frequent criticism of U.S. policy toward Latin America, that political differences ultimately matter far less to him than literary affinities.
What he graciously does not point out is that the United States is represented at the United Nations H.I.V.-AIDS negotiations by a delegation unwilling to recognize the importance of these connections.
With those fond memories permanently imbedded in my mind, I embarked upon a new venture as an adult when I was graciously offered the opportunity to join an organization recognized globally: Earth Day Network (EDN).
That's why it is more important than ever for us to learn to make peace with ourselves ahead of time, recognizing that the choices we make today will be thoughtful and purposeful, and committing to ourselves that, whatever results from today's choices, we will graciously look back tomorrow, recognizing that we are choosing as wisely as we can today, and there can be no blame in that.
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Graciously, he expressed his gratitude.
Mrs. Prentiss graciously consents.
