Though perseverance does not come from our power, yet it comes within our power.

What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.

Half an hour's meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.

Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.

Anxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul, except sin. God commands you to pray, but He forbids you to worry.

Faith is like a bright ray of sun light. It enables us to see God in all things as well as all things in God.

Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.

I have made a pact with my tongue, not to speak when my heart is disturbed.

Let us think only of spending the present day well. Then when tomorrow shall have come, it will be called today, and then we will think about it.

Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.

Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.

You have not escaped his notice either- you are here by 'a call' not by choice.

Those who seek the deeper Christian life and those who want the riches that are in Christ Jesus the Lord seek no place, no wealth, no things, only Christ.

Begin your story with a sentence that will immediately grab hold of your listener's ears like a surly nun in a Catholic school.

Life is full of risks. Death is much simpler.

I return my tax bill without paying it. My reason for doing so is that women suffer taxation yet have not representation.

Anybody can pilot a ship when the sea is calm.

Too many companies want their brands to reflect some idealised, perfected image of themselves. As a consequence, their brands acquire no texture, no character and no public trust.

I have already enjoyed too much; give me something to desire.

Ever since I was small I loved feeling somebody comb my hair. It made me go all sleepy & peaceful.