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.
"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
That was how I met that troublesome rabbi of long ago; with disbelief and annoyance...He bothered me, this Son. Every day I burned with greater indignation against Him, found more flaws to Him...I couldn't get Him out of my head. Still can't. I spent three solid days thinking about Him. The more He bothered me, the less I could forget Him. And the more I learned about Him, the less I wanted to leave Him.
The best things and best people rise out of their separateness. I’m against a homogenized society because I want the cream to rise."
id: 1999 | source: Robert Frost | tags: Humans, Leadership
Conservative: A liberal who got mugged the night before.
If people behave in new ways, eventually theit attitudes change in the direction of their actions. Indeed, numerous studies have shown that one of the most effective methods for altering attitudes and values is by producing a change in behavior.
id: 2742 | source: Albert Bandura, social psychologist | tags: Change, Spiritual Formation, Values