I am prejudiced in favor of him who, without impudence, can ask boldly. He has faith in humanity, and faith in himself. No one who is not accustomed to giving grandly can ask nobly and with boldness.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Just as he who gives his life to serve a great idea is admirable, he who avails himself of a great idea to serve his personal hopes of glory and power is abominable, even if he too risks his life.
He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.
There is nothing more imprudent than excessive prudence.
Me personally, I don't ask too much, but I do ask Him to continue to bless me successfully, financially, and just to keep me humble.
He who will not reason, is a bigot; he who cannot is a fool; and he who dares not is a slave.
Many a man will have the courage to die gallantly, but will not have the courage to say, or even to think, that the cause for which he is asked to die is an unworthy one.
He that speaketh against his own reason speaks against his own conscience, and therefore it is certain that no man serves God with a good conscience who serves him against his reason.
He who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions.
Who is wise? He that learns from everyone. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody.
We must not be wise and prudent according to the flesh. Rather, we must be simple, humble and pure.
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