Belief is best when uncomplicated by reason.

Belief is best when uncomplicated by reason.

Faith makes all things possible.... love makes all things easy.

Faith makes all things possible.... love makes all things easy.

The only faith that wears well and holds its color in all
weathers is that which is woven of read more

The only faith that wears well and holds its color in all
weathers is that which is woven of conviction and set with the
sharp mordant of experience.

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.

Faith is a state of openness or trust.

Faith is a state of openness or trust.

Faith is not something to grasp, it is a state to grow into.

Faith is not something to grasp, it is a state to grow into.

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.

"Take courage, soul!
Hold not thy strength in vain!
With faith o'ercome the steeps
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"Take courage, soul!
Hold not thy strength in vain!
With faith o'ercome the steeps
Thy God hath set for thee.
Beyond the Alpine summits of great pain
Lieth thine Italy."

Even if a unity of faith is not possible, a unity of love is.

Even if a unity of faith is not possible, a unity of love is.