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Be faithful to that which exists nowhere but in yourself - and thus make yourself indispensable.
Be faithful to that which exists nowhere but in yourself - and thus make yourself indispensable.
We lean on Faith; and some less wise have cried,
"Behold the butterfly, the see that's cast!"
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We lean on Faith; and some less wise have cried,
"Behold the butterfly, the see that's cast!"
Vain hopes that fall like flowers before the blast!
What man can look on Death unterrified?
Belief is best when uncomplicated by reason.
Belief is best when uncomplicated by reason.
Science has sometimes been said to be opposed to faith, and inconsistent with it. But all science, in fact, rests read more
Science has sometimes been said to be opposed to faith, and inconsistent with it. But all science, in fact, rests on a basis of faith, for it assumes the permanence and uniformity of natural laws - a thing which can never be demonstrated.
How many things served us yesterday for articles of faith, which
to-day are fables to us!
[Fr., Combien read more
How many things served us yesterday for articles of faith, which
to-day are fables to us!
[Fr., Combien de choses nous servoient heir d'articles de foy,
qui nous sont fables aujourd'hui!]
Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.
Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.
In faith there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who don't.
In faith there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who don't.
Faith isn't faith until it's all you're holding on to
Faith isn't faith until it's all you're holding on to
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.