The people of the world having once been deceived, suspect deceit in truth itself.

The people of the world having once been deceived, suspect deceit in truth itself.

I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I read more

I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I can stand and feed and nurse them.

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.

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].

There is pleasure in calm remembrance of a past sorrow.

There is pleasure in calm remembrance of a past sorrow.

No one ever won a chess game by betting on each move. Sometimes you have to move backward to get read more

No one ever won a chess game by betting on each move. Sometimes you have to move backward to get a step forward.

You don't drown by falling in the water; you drown by staying there.

You don't drown by falling in the water; you drown by staying there.

The art of losing isn't hard to masters; so many things seem filled with the intent to be lost that read more

The art of losing isn't hard to masters; so many things seem filled with the intent to be lost that their loss is no disaster.

If only God would give me some clear sign! Like making a large deposit in my name at a Swiss read more

If only God would give me some clear sign! Like making a large deposit in my name at a Swiss bank.