The one thing she had learned was that to be tolerated and endured was less dignified than being hated. And it was infinitely more painful.
The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.
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.
Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity.
We live in a society where mutual respect and appreciation should be considered one of the pillars of modern life.
Greatness can be contagious, but first there must be contact.
The beauty of having faith, is that no matter what the time of day, whether it be day or night I know that someone is always there with me to give me comfort.It doesn't matter whether it is Buddha, Go...
Begin, be bold, and venture to be wise.
You can't always expect people to apply your wisdom when they didn't use wisdom before they found themselves knee deep in their version of justice.
To say nothing is saying something. You must denounce things you are against or one might believe that you support things you really do not.
The father who has selflessly poured himself into the life of his children may leave no other monument than that of his children. But as for a life well lived, no other monument is necessary.