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The world is not to be put in order; the world is order, incarnate. It is for us to harmonize read more
The world is not to be put in order; the world is order, incarnate. It is for us to harmonize with this order.
Peace of mind comes from not wanting to change others.
Peace of mind comes from not wanting to change others.
A homely face and no figure have aided many women heavenward.
A homely face and no figure have aided many women heavenward.
There is no substitute for hard work.
There is no substitute for hard work.
Union gives strength. (The Bundle of Sticks 550 BC).
Union gives strength. (The Bundle of Sticks 550 BC).
Here is little Effie's head. Her brains are made of gingerbread. When
the judgement day comes, God will find six read more
Here is little Effie's head. Her brains are made of gingerbread. When
the judgement day comes, God will find six crumbs. Stooping by the coffin
lid waiting for something to rise as the something's always did. Imagine
His surprise, bellowing above the general noise, "Where is Effie? She
was dead." Back to God in a tiny voice: "My name's Maybe."
The first crumb said. The number two crumb picked up the song.
"Might, I'm called. I've done no wrong." Cried the third crumb,
"I am Should. Here's our little brother Could and my big sister
Would. Don't punish us for we've been good." And the last crumb, with
some shame, whispered unto God, "My name is Must and with the others,
we've been Effie, who isn't alive and never was. Cross the threshold have
no dread. Lift the sheet back in this way.
Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.
Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.
The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a
destination.
The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a
destination.
When one is willing and eager, the Gods join in.
When one is willing and eager, the Gods join in.