Destiny is but a phrase of the weak human heart - the dark apology for every error. The strong and read more

Destiny is but a phrase of the weak human heart - the dark apology for every error. The strong and virtuous admit no destiny. On earth conscience guides; in heaven God watches. And destiny is but the phantom we invoke to silence the one and dethrone the other.

It is the test of a good religion whether you can joke about it.

It is the test of a good religion whether you can joke about it.

He who loses money loses much; he who loses a friend loses muchmore;
he who loses faith loses all.

He who loses money loses much; he who loses a friend loses muchmore;
he who loses faith loses all.

We are what we believe we are.

We are what we believe we are.

Prayer does not change God, but it changes him who prays.

Prayer does not change God, but it changes him who prays.

From childhood's hour I have not been
As others were; I have not seen
As others saw; I could not read more

From childhood's hour I have not been
As others were; I have not seen
As others saw; I could not bring
My passions from a common spring.
From the same source I have not taken
My sorrow; I could not awaken
My heart to joy at the same tone;
And all I loved, I loved alone.

Prayer is the key of the morning and the bolt of the evening.

Prayer is the key of the morning and the bolt of the evening.

Those who say it can't be done are usually interrupted by others doing it.

Those who say it can't be done are usually interrupted by others doing it.

I believe God is managing affairs and that He doesn't need any advice from me. With God in charge, I read more

I believe God is managing affairs and that He doesn't need any advice from me. With God in charge, I believe everything will work out for the best in the end. So what is there to worry about.