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Calamity is the perfect glass wherein we truly see and know ourselves.
Calamity is the perfect glass wherein we truly see and know ourselves.
Wise anger is like fire from a flint: there is great ado to get it out; and when it does read more
Wise anger is like fire from a flint: there is great ado to get it out; and when it does come, it is out again immediately.
To begin to think with purpose, is to enter the ranks of those strong ones who only recognize failure as read more
To begin to think with purpose, is to enter the ranks of those strong ones who only recognize failure as one of the pathways to attainment.
People may flatter themselves just as much by thinking that their faults are always present to other people's minds, as read more
People may flatter themselves just as much by thinking that their faults are always present to other people's minds, as if they believe that the world is always contemplating their individual charms and virtues.
Accept failure as a normal part of living. View it as part of the process of exploring your world; make read more
Accept failure as a normal part of living. View it as part of the process of exploring your world; make a note of its lessons and move on.
Anger begins with folly, and ends with repentance.
Anger begins with folly, and ends with repentance.
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become read more
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. [James 1:19-20].
Rule #1: Don't sweat the small stuff. Rule #2: It's all small stuff.
Rule #1: Don't sweat the small stuff. Rule #2: It's all small stuff.
Worry not about the possible troubles of the future; for if they come, you are but anticipating and adding to read more
Worry not about the possible troubles of the future; for if they come, you are but anticipating and adding to their weight; and if they do not come, your worry is useless; and in either case it is weak and in vain, and a distrust of God's providence.
