I've been readen th Bible an a hunten God fer a long while-off an on- but it ain't so easy as picken up a nickel off the floor.
What if we have more of the rough file, if we have less rust! Afflictions carry away nothing but the dross of sin.
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.
If you travel to Germany, it's still absolutely Germany. If you travel to Sweden, it still has a Swedish identity.
Fear is strong, but faith is stronger yet.
The value of a life is always measured by how much of it is given away.
I went through voice coaching. I was absolutely terrified. I thought my knees were going to buckle, and the first couple of takes I sounded like a pubescent boy. I didn't realise I was going to have to do it live.