Purity of mind and idleness are incompatible.

Purity of mind and idleness are incompatible.

Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are
defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but read more

Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are
defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and
conscience is defiled.

If a man's mind becomes pure, his surroundings will also become pure.

If a man's mind becomes pure, his surroundings will also become pure.

The sick do not ask if the hand that smoothes their pillow is pure, nor the dying care if the read more

The sick do not ask if the hand that smoothes their pillow is pure, nor the dying care if the lips that touch their brow have known the kiss of sin.

The plastic virtues: purity, unity, and truth, keep nature in subjection.

The plastic virtues: purity, unity, and truth, keep nature in subjection.

I'm as pure as the driven slush.

I'm as pure as the driven slush.

What will the stream become in its lengthened course, if it be so
turpid as its source?
[It., read more

What will the stream become in its lengthened course, if it be so
turpid as its source?
[It., Qual diverra quel fiume,
Nel lungo suo cammino,
Se al fonte ancor vicino
E torbido cosi?]

Means we use must be as pure as the ends we seek.

Means we use must be as pure as the ends we seek.

Purity of heart is to will one thing.

Purity of heart is to will one thing.