The consuming desire of most human beings is deliberately to plant their whole life in the hands of some other read more

The consuming desire of most human beings is deliberately to plant their whole life in the hands of some other person. I would describe this method of searching for happiness as immature. Development of character consists solely in moving toward self-sufficiency.

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.

Two things may happen when we meet someone: either we become friends or we try to convince that person to read more

Two things may happen when we meet someone: either we become friends or we try to convince that person to accept our beliefs. The same thing happens when a hot coal meets another piece of coal: it either shares its fire with it or is overwhelmed by the other`s size and is extinguished.

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].

Where secrecy reigns, carelessness and ignorance delight to hide while skill loves the light.

Where secrecy reigns, carelessness and ignorance delight to hide while skill loves the light.

We placed the wreaths upon the splendid granite sarcophagus, and at its feet, and felt that only the earthly robe read more

We placed the wreaths upon the splendid granite sarcophagus, and at its feet, and felt that only the earthly robe we loved so much was there. The pure, tender, loving spirit which loved us so tenderly, is above us -- loving us, praying for us, and free from all suffering and woe -- yes, that is a comfort, and that first birthday in another world must have been a far brighter one than any in this poor world below!.

But men never violate the laws of God without suffering the consequences, sooner or later.

But men never violate the laws of God without suffering the consequences, sooner or later.

To be taken seriously you need the ability to make fun of yourself.

To be taken seriously you need the ability to make fun of yourself.

Never let the other fellow set the agenda.

Never let the other fellow set the agenda.