As in nature, as in art, so in grace; it is rough treatment that gives souls, as well as stones, read more

As in nature, as in art, so in grace; it is rough treatment that gives souls, as well as stones, their luster. The more the diamond is cut the brighter it sparkles; and in what seems hard dealing, there God has no end in view but to perfect His people.

Brady's First Law of Problem Solving: When confronted by a difficult problem, you can solve it more easily by reducing read more

Brady's First Law of Problem Solving: When confronted by a difficult problem, you can solve it more easily by reducing it to the question: How would the Lone Ranger have handled this?

Fear of success can also be tied into the idea that success means someone else's loss. Some people are unconsciously read more

Fear of success can also be tied into the idea that success means someone else's loss. Some people are unconsciously guilty because they believe their victories are coming at the expense of another.

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.

Calamity is man's true touchstone.

Calamity is man's true touchstone.

Fear is met and destroyed with courage.

Fear is met and destroyed with courage.

That's not a lie, it's a terminological inexactitude. Also, a tactical misrepresentation.

That's not a lie, it's a terminological inexactitude. Also, a tactical misrepresentation.

Dangers bring fears, and fears more dangers bring.

Dangers bring fears, and fears more dangers bring.

It contains a misleading impression, not a lie. It was being economical with the truth.

It contains a misleading impression, not a lie. It was being economical with the truth.