“It is better to be destroyed than to triumph in slaying the spirit... We die praising the universe in which at least such an achievement as ours can be.” SpiritDiesUniverseAchievementPraiseDestroyedTriumphSlayingOlaf Book:Last and First Men, & Star Maker: Two Science-fiction Novels Source: Last and First Men, & Star Maker: Two Science-fiction Novels
“I believe in the supreme excellence of righteousness; I believe that the law of righteousness will triumph in the universe over all evil; I believe that in the attempt to fulfil the law of righteousness, however imperfect it must remain, are to be found the inspiration, the consolation, and the sanctification of human existence. We live in order to finish an, as yet, unfinished universe, unfinished so far as the human, that is, the highest part of it, is concerned. We live in order to develop the superior qualities of man which are, as yet, for the most part latent.” MenBelieveHumansInspirationLawOrderUniverseEvilFoundI BelieveExistenceQualityHighestConcernedExcellenceI Believe InSupremeSuperiorsTriumphRighteousnessImperfectConsolationHuman ExistenceUnfinishedSanctificationLatent Author:Felix Adler
“What is it that is most beautiful? - The Universe; for it is the work of God. What is most powerful? - Necessity; because it triumphs over all things. What is most difficult? - To know one's self. What is most easy? - To give advice. What method must we take to lead a good life? - To do nothing we would condemn in others. What is necessary to happiness? - A sound body and a contented mind.” KnowsGivingMindSelfBodyBeautifulUniverseEasyDifficultSoundPowerfulAdviceAll ThingsMethodTriumphMost PowerfulGood LifeSound Body Author:Thales
“The only victory love can enjoy is the day when its offer of love is answered by the return of love. The only possible final triumph is a universe loved by God and in love with God.” UniverseEnjoyLove IsReturnVictoryOffersFinalsTriumphGod Love Book:William Barclay: A Spiritual Autobiography Source: William Barclay: A Spiritual Autobiography