Civilization is like air or water. Wherever there is a passage, be it only a fissure, it will penetrate and modify the conditions of a country.
It is no accident that the words discipline and disciple resemble each other in the English language. The most common word in the Gospels for a Christian is disciple.
An average man is egoistic, proud and has strong self esteem. They always require partners who massage their ego not those who will drag their ego to the mud.
Extend to each person, no matter how trivial the contact, all the care and kindness and understanding and love that you can muster, and do it with no thought of any reward. Your life will never be the...
In action a great heart is the chief qualification. In work, a great head.
Any foolish boy can stamp on a beetle, but all the professors in the world cannot make a beetle.
In presence of the Moon nobody sees stars.
Grow your courage by remembering each day is a gift.
Those who are truly grateful are deeply moved by the privilege of living.
Success is hard, rewards are scant and the glory not always there.
To be inspired is great, but to inspire is an honor.