“The ascent to greatness, however steep and dangerous, may entertain an active spirit with the consciousness and exercise of its own power: but the possession of a throne could never yet afford a lasting satisfaction to an ambitious mind.” MindMaySpiritConsciousnessDangerousGreatnessExerciseFameSatisfactionPossessionActiveLastingAmbitiousThronesSteepAscent Book:The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Source: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
“Christ is at once the spotless descent of God into men and the sinless ascent of man into God, and the Holy Spirit is the Agent by whom this is accomplished.” MenSpiritChristHolyAgentsHoly SpiritAccomplishedDescentAscent Book:Adventures In God Source: Adventures In God