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The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is read more
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.
There is but one freedom, to put oneself right with death. After that everything is possible. I cannot force you read more
There is but one freedom, to put oneself right with death. After that everything is possible. I cannot force you to believe in God. Believing in God amounts to coming to terms with death. When you have accepted death, the problem of God will be solved--and not the reverse.
The call of death is a call of love. Death can be sweet if we answer it in the affirmative, read more
The call of death is a call of love. Death can be sweet if we answer it in the affirmative, if we accept it as one of the great eternal forms of life and transformation.
Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome.
Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome.
Hell is paved with good Samaritans.
Hell is paved with good Samaritans.
Plan for this world as if you expect to live forever; but plan for the hereafter as if you expect read more
Plan for this world as if you expect to live forever; but plan for the hereafter as if you expect to die tomorrow.
When you have to kill a man, it costs nothing to be polite.
When you have to kill a man, it costs nothing to be polite.
You cannot live without lawyers, and certainly you cannot die without them.
You cannot live without lawyers, and certainly you cannot die without them.
