The bird of paradise alights only on the hand that does not grasp.

The bird of paradise alights only on the hand that does not grasp.

This is certain, that a man that studieth revenge keeps his wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well.

This is certain, that a man that studieth revenge keeps his wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well.

Love and scandal are the best sweeteners of tea.

Love and scandal are the best sweeteners of tea.

A lover tries to stand in well with the pet dog of the house.

A lover tries to stand in well with the pet dog of the house.

Sequelae are inherently unpredictable.

Sequelae are inherently unpredictable.

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. read more

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. [Ephesians 1:7].

The relationships that people have - that are sexual, psychological, emotional - these relationships are not open to supervision by read more

The relationships that people have - that are sexual, psychological, emotional - these relationships are not open to supervision by parents, schools, churches, or government. Nobody has any right to intervene at all in any kind of relationship like that.

If one of us could ascend to the heavenly realm and for a few hours accompany the divine on His read more

If one of us could ascend to the heavenly realm and for a few hours accompany the divine on His daily rounds, he would see below millions of his fellow humans busily hurling themselves into the passions, sports, and action of those around him. But if our observer had the power and omniscience of the Lord, he would also feel and sense, pulsing through and vibrating from every one of us here below, a desperate and unending plea, "Notice me! I want to be known admired, and loved by the whole world!" And it is this, this glorious weakness, this dependence of ours on each other, that makes some of us usually heroes and fools at the same time.

Love comes to those who still hope even though they've been disappointed, to those who still believe even though they've read more

Love comes to those who still hope even though they've been disappointed, to those who still believe even though they've been betrayed, to those for whom love still heals, even though they've been hurt before.