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 great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.
[probably apocryphal] In December 1903, after many attempts, the Wright brothers were successful in getting their "flying machine" off the ground. Thrilled, they telegraphed this message to their sister Katherine: "We have actually flown 120 feet. Will be home for Christmas." Katherine hurried to the editor of the local newspaper and showed him the message. He glanced at it and said, "How nice. The boys will be home for Christmas." He totally missed the big news--man had flown! In the same way, we often miss the true significance of Christmas
Silence is golden... but, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. To thine own self be true, but when in Rome, do as the Romans do. It’s never too late to learn, but you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Good things come in small packages, but the bigger the better Two’s company, three’s a crowd, but the more the merrier Better safe than sorry, but nothing ventured, nothing gained Never judge a book by it’s cover, but clothes make the man Out of sight, out of mind, but absence makes the heart grow fonder Actions speak louder than words, but the pen is mightier than the sword To do a great work, a man must be very idle as well as very industrious. –
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There are two different types of achievements. Regaining muscle strength after recuperation from a broken leg and making the last payment on a thirty-year mortgage are victories with fixed features that allow pride when attained. But the desire to be rich or to have higher status lacks this quality, for there are always others with more wealth or higher status. Hence, many who seek these goals are never satisfied and experience chronic uncertainty instead of pride.