“As for the Jews, their explanation of anti-Semitism is more characteristic yet. In addition to the usual cliche, "with hatred and savagery" - naturally with no motive, they do not care to discuss motives - according to them, anti-Semitism is a madness, an intellectual degeneration, an affliction of the spirit.” CareSpiritIntellectualHatredMadnessJewExplanationMotiveCharacteristicsUsualAfflictionClicheAnti SemitismSavageryDegeneration Author:A. C. Cuza
“We must have faith during the period of our grief. We think that our afflictions will be greater than we can bear, but we do not know the strength of our own hearts, nor the power of God. He knows all. He knows every folding of the heart and also the extent of the sorrow that he inflicts. What we think will overwhelm us entirely only subdues and conquers our pride. Our renewed spirit rises from its subjugation with a celestial strength and consolation.” ThinkingKnowsHeartSpiritGriefGreaterPrideBearsPeriodsSorrowConquerHave FaithAfflictionConsolationCelestialPower Of GodSubjugationFolding Author:Francois Fenelon
“Jealousy ... is an affliction of the spirit which, unlike some sins of the flesh, gives no one any pleasure.” GivingSpiritSinPleasureFleshJealousyAfflictionSins Of The Flesh Book:The Finishing School Source: The Finishing School