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.
According to Pascal, there are two main pseudo-solutions to the meaninglessness of life without God: diversion and indifference.
id: 360 | source: Pascal | tags: Apologetics, Atheism
The Jews would not willingly tread upon the smallest piece
of paper in their way, but took it up; for possibly, they say,
the name of God may be on it. Though there was a little
superstition in this, yet truly there is nothing but good
religion in it, if we apply it to men. Trample not on any;
there may be some work of grace there, that thou knowest not
of. The name of God may be written upon that soul thou
treadest on; it may be a soul that Christ thought so much of,
as to give His precious blood for it; therefore despise it not.
id: 1408 | source: S. T. Coleridge, Aids to Reflection [1825] | tags: Gentleness, Mercy
Some people make enemies instead of friends because it is less trouble.
id: 1537 | source: E.C. McKenzie | tags: Enemies, Friendship
The greatest pleasure I have known is to do a good action by stealth, and to have it found out by accident. – Charles Lamb, 1775-1834
When the time to perform arrives, the time to prepare is past. Chance favors only the mind that is prepared. -- Louis Pasteur
id: 2339 | source: Anonymous | tags: Opportunity, Personal Growth, Preparation