These are quotes which stood out to me, possibly for use in a sermon someday. Their presence here does not mean I agree with them, it merely shows that I might want to reference them later. The default view is five random selections. Use the tag list on the right to view all quotes relevant to that theme.
A city is a large community where people are lonesome together
id: 381 | source: Herbert Prochnow | tags: Community, Loneliness
The strong young man at the construction site was bragging he could outdo anyone in a feat of strength. He made a special case of making fun of Morris, one of the older workmen. After several minutes, Morris had enough. "Why don't you put your money where your mouth is?" he said. "I will bet a week's wages that I can haul something in a wheelbarrow over to that outbuilding that you won't be able to wheel back." "You're on, old man," the braggart replied. "It's a bet ! ....Let's see what you got." Morris reached out and grabbed the wheelbarrow by the handles. Then, nodding to the young man, he said, "All right. Get in."
id: 910 | source: Anonymous | tags: Communication, Creativity
"To succeed, jump as quickly at opportunities as you do at conclusions."
id: 1046 | source: Benjamin Franklin, US statesman, diplomat, inventor, and printer | tags: Opportunity, Success
In the morning fix thy good purpose; and at night examine thyself what thou hast done, how thou hast behaved thyself in word, deed, and thought.
id: 2360 | source: Thomas a Kempis | tags: Discipline, Spiritual Formation