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By these things examine thyself. By whose rules am I acting; in whose name; in whose strength; in whose glory? read more
By these things examine thyself. By whose rules am I acting; in whose name; in whose strength; in whose glory? What faith, humility, self-denial, and love of God and to man have there been in all my actions?
To us also, through every star, through every blade of grass, is not God made visible if we will open read more
To us also, through every star, through every blade of grass, is not God made visible if we will open our minds and our eyes.
Yet I argue not
Again Heaven's hand or will, nor bate a jot
Of right or hope; read more
Yet I argue not
Again Heaven's hand or will, nor bate a jot
Of right or hope; but still bear up and steer
Right onward.
You block your dream when you allow your fear to grow bigger than your faith.
You block your dream when you allow your fear to grow bigger than your faith.
Just go on . . . and faith will soon return.
Just go on . . . and faith will soon return.
When you wish to instruct, be brief; that men's minds take in quickly what you say, learn its lesson, and read more
When you wish to instruct, be brief; that men's minds take in quickly what you say, learn its lesson, and retain it faithfully. Every word that is unnecessary only pours over the side of a brimming mind.
If fear is cultivated it will become stronger, if faith is cultivated it will achieve mastery
If fear is cultivated it will become stronger, if faith is cultivated it will achieve mastery
I have great faith in fools - self-confidence my friends will call it.
I have great faith in fools - self-confidence my friends will call it.
My parents shared not only an improbable love, they shared an abiding faith in the possibilities of this nation. They read more
My parents shared not only an improbable love, they shared an abiding faith in the possibilities of this nation. They would give me an African name, Barack, or blessed, believing that in a tolerant America your name is no barrier to success.
