Maxioms by Alexis Carrel
As to virtue . . . it is an act of the will, a habit which increases the quantity, intensity read more
As to virtue . . . it is an act of the will, a habit which increases the quantity, intensity and quality of life. It builds up, strengthens and vivifies personality.
Too many people regard prayer as a formalized routine of words, a refuge for weaklings, or a childish petition for read more
Too many people regard prayer as a formalized routine of words, a refuge for weaklings, or a childish petition for material things. We sadly undervalue prayer when we conceive it in these terms, just as we should underestimate rain by describing it as something that fills the birdbath in our garden. Properly understood, prayer is a mature activity indispensable to the fullest development of personality -- the ultimate integration of man's highest faculties. Only in prayer do we achieve that complete and harmonious assembly of body, mind and spirit which gives the frail human reed its unshakable strengths.
All great men are gifted with intuition. They know without reasoning or analysis, what they need to know.
All great men are gifted with intuition. They know without reasoning or analysis, what they need to know.
The quality of life is more important than life itself
The quality of life is more important than life itself
All of us, at certain moments of our lives, need to take advice and to receive help from other people. read more
All of us, at certain moments of our lives, need to take advice and to receive help from other people. - Reflections on Life.
