But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do:
for they think that they shall be read more

But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do:
for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Never wish life were easier, wish that you were better.

Never wish life were easier, wish that you were better.

A lover of Jesus and of the truth . . . can lift himself above
himself in spirit.
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A lover of Jesus and of the truth . . . can lift himself above
himself in spirit.
[Lat., Amator Jesu et veritatis . . . potest se . . . elevare
supra seipsum in spiritu.]

It takes two to speak truth, one to speak and another to hear.

It takes two to speak truth, one to speak and another to hear.

Writing is the hardest way of earning a living, with the possible exception of wrestling alligators.

Writing is the hardest way of earning a living, with the possible exception of wrestling alligators.

Speak boldly, and speak truly, shame the devil.

Speak boldly, and speak truly, shame the devil.

Freedom of speech and freedom of action are meaningless without freedom to think. And there is no freedom of thought read more

Freedom of speech and freedom of action are meaningless without freedom to think. And there is no freedom of thought without doubt.

Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death

Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death

Grows with his growth, and strengthens with his strength.

Grows with his growth, and strengthens with his strength.