We cannot help conforming ourselves to what we love. Topics: Love |
Those who love to be feared, fear to be loved. Topics: Love |
There are no galley-slaves in the royal vessel of divine love - every man works his oar voluntarily! Topics: Love |
Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections, but instantly set about remedying them - every day begin the task anew. Topics: Patience, Perseverance |
Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset. Topics: Perseverance |
True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice. Topics: Perseverance |
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The test of a preacher is that his congregation goes away saying, not What a lovely sermon, but, I will do something! Topics: Preaching, Inspiration |
A judicious silence is always better than truth spoken without charity. Topics: Truth |
Reputation is rarely proportioned to virtue. Topics: Virtue |