“Cooperation is a higher moral principle than competition.”
Source: Voice of Reason
“Inner strength of character cannot be measured by any means but performance in the time of need.”
“He lost the great big outward thing, the good- looking package, and the real parts endured. They shine through like crazy, the brillian mind and humor, the depth of generosity, the intense blue yes, those beautiful hands.”
Source: Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith
“There are three lessons I would write-
Three words, as with a burning pen,
In tracings of eternal light,
Upon the heart of men.
Have hope! though clouds environ round,
And gladness hides her face in scorn,
Put thou the shadow from thy brow,
No night but hath its morn.
Have love! not love alone for one,
But man as man thy brother call,
And scatter like the circling sun,
Thy charities on all.”
“Realize that the tests you endure will mold your character, persona, and will. The more heartbreak and pain you will feel with your trials in life, the greater your joy and glory will be once you've overcome. Not IF, not POSSIBLY, not MAYBE, but ONCE you have overcome.”
Source: Weathering the Storm
“You know, I'm like Avis rent-a-car: Because I'm insignificant, I try harder.”
“I will hold my self to a standard of grace which is Christ's gift, not perfection which is Satan's trap.”
Source: Manners That Matter for Moms: The Essential Book of Life Skills for Your Kids
“A chief cause of worry and unhappiness in life is trading what we want most for what we want at the moment.”
Source: Manners That Matter for Moms: The Essential Book of Life Skills for Your Kids
“Small kindnesses, small courtesies, small considerations, habitually practised in our social intercourse, give a greater charm to the character than the display of great talents and accomplishments.”
“There is no pressure to perform, to succeed, because we already have. If your family and community accepts you, who else must you impress? Just yourself and God, ja?”
Source: Fields of Corn