Stories are artifacts, not really made things which we create and can take credit for, but pre-existing objects which we dig up.
Even where there is talent, culture, knowledge, if there is not earnestness, it does not go to the root of things.
It is no natural for a man to pray that no theory can prevent him from doing it.
This is the way to cultivate courage: First, by standing firm on some conscientious principle, some law of duty. Next, by being faithful to truth and right on small occasions and common events. Third, by trusting in God for help and power.
The art of life consists in taking each event which befalls us with a contented mind, confident of good. . . . With this method. . . rejoice always, though in the midst of sorrows, and possess all things, though destitute of everything.
As the days of spring arouse all nature to a green and growing vitality, so when hope enters the soul it makes all things new. It insures the progress which it predicts. Rooted in faith, growing up into love; these make the three immortal graces of the Gospel, whose intertwined arms and concurrent voices shed joy and peace over our human life.
Submission to duty and God gives the highest energy. He, who has done the greatest work on earth, said that He came down from heaven, not to do His own will, but the will of Him who sent Him, Whoever allies himself with God is armed with all the forces of the invisible world.
It is a costly thing, looking on the true face of Love.
We have no desire to be the world's policeman. But America does want to be the world's peacemaker.
It's a shame that humans don't come with reset buttons.
I never had secure, belonging feelings with this society [in China].