Did you know Richard Nixon is the only president whose formal portrait was painted by a police sketch artist?
The godly have some good in them, therefore the devil afflicts them; and some evil in them, therefore God afflicts them.
Are there not millions of us who would rather go sleeping to hell; than sweating to heaven?
If joining IBM was commitment, not employment, and the company engaged in something more than business, it had a right to demand of its men unconditional loyalty, Watson believed.
The right manner of growth is to grow less in one's own eyes.
To know that nothing hurts the godly, is a matter of comfort; but to be assured that all things which fall out shall co-operate for their good, that their crosses shall be turned into blessings, that showers of affliction water the withering root of their grace and make it flourish more; this may fill their hearts with joy till they run over.
He may look on death with joy, who can look on forgiveness with faith.
Understanding the difference between healthy striving and perfectionism is critical to laying down the shield and picking up your life. Research shows that perfectionism hampers success. In fact, it's often the path to depression, anxiety, addiction, and life paralysis.
Take away the cause, and the effect ceases.
I am interested in entertaining people, in bringing pleasure, particularly laughter, to others, rather than being concerned with "expressing" myself with obscure creative impressions.
All great poetry is dipped in the dyes of the heart.