“A good end cannot sanctify evil means; nor must we ever do evil, that good may come of it... It is as great presumption to send our passions upon God's errands, as to palliate them with God's name... We are too ready to retailiate, rather than forgive, or gain by love and information. And yet we could hurt no man that we believe loves us. Let us try then what Love will do: for if men did once see we love them, we should soon find they would not harm us. Force may subdue, but Love gains: and he that forgives first, wins the laurel.” IfsMenShouldTryingFirstsBelieveMayMeanEndsPassionEvilWinningNamesForceHurtInformationReadyGainsForgivingHarmPresumptionLaurelsBelieve In LoveSanctifyErrands Author:William Penn
“Belief is a wise wager. Granted that faith cannot be proved, what harm will come to you if you gamble on its truth and it proves false? If you gain, you gain all; if you lose, you lose nothing. Wager, then, without hesitation, that He exists.” IfsFaithBeliefLosesWiseProveGainsHarmGrantedGambleHesitationWagers Author:Blaise Pascal
“Never violate a woman, nor harm a child. Do not lie, cheat or steal. These things are for lesser men. Protect the weak against the evil strong. And never allow thoughts of gain to lead you into the persuit of evil.” MenChildrenLyingEvilStrongProtectGainsWeakHarmStealingCheat Book:White Wolf: A Novel of Druss the Legend Source: White Wolf: A Novel of Druss the Legend
“There is harm not only in trying to gain wealth but also in excessive concern with even the most necessary things. It is not enough to despise wealth, but you must also feed the poor and, more importantly, you must follow Christ.” TryingEnoughSpiritualChristWealthPoorGainsConcernHarmDespiseNecessary Things Author:Saint John Chrysostom