“All experiences of life seems to prove that the impediments thrown in the way of the human advancement may for the most part be overcome by steady good conduct, honest zeal, activity, perseverance and above all, by a determined resolution to surmount.” WayHumansMaySeemsHonestActivityProveOvercomingPerseveranceDeterminedThrownResolutionSteadyAdvancementZealImpediments Book:Self-help: With Illustrations of Character and Conduct Source: Self-help: With Illustrations of Character and Conduct
“Many ... begin to make converts from motives of charity, but continue to do so from motives of pride. ... Charity is contented with exhortation and example, but pride is not to be so easily satisfied. ... Whenever we find ourselves more inclined to persecute than persuade, we may then be certain that our zeal has more of pride in it than of charity.” MayCertainExamplePrideCharitySatisfiedMotiveZeal Author:Charles Caleb Colton