One ought to seek out virtue for its own sake, without being influenced by fear or hope, or by any read more

One ought to seek out virtue for its own sake, without being influenced by fear or hope, or by any external influence. Moreover, that in that does happiness consist. -Diogenes Laertius.

And Hazael said, But what, is thy servant a dog, that he should
do this great thing? And Elisha read more

And Hazael said, But what, is thy servant a dog, that he should
do this great thing? And Elisha answered, The Lord hath shewed
me that thou shalt be king over Syria.

I am an ass indeed; you may prove it by my long ears. I have
served him from the read more

I am an ass indeed; you may prove it by my long ears. I have
served him from the hour of my nativity to this instant, and have
nothing at his hands for my service but blows. When I am cold,
he heats me with beating; when I am warm, he cools me with
beating.

How can I be useful, of what service can I be? There is something inside me, what can it be? read more

How can I be useful, of what service can I be? There is something inside me, what can it be? -Vincent Van Gogh.

He is no fool who gives that which he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. -Jim Elliot.

He is no fool who gives that which he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. -Jim Elliot.

We are not put on this earth for ourselves, but are placed here for each other. If you are there read more

We are not put on this earth for ourselves, but are placed here for each other. If you are there always for others, then in time of need, someone will be there for you. -Jeff Warner.

Ask not the name of him who asks you for a bed. It is especially he whose name is a read more

Ask not the name of him who asks you for a bed. It is especially he whose name is a burden to him, who has need of an asylum (room).

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service
of others.

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service
of others.

The American spirit wears no political label. In service to others and yes, in sacrifice for our country, there are read more

The American spirit wears no political label. In service to others and yes, in sacrifice for our country, there are no Republicans; there are no Democrats; there are only Americans.