Defeat serves to enlighten us.
It seems the whole works of humankind are backwards. Most are trying to convince, instruct, and purify everyone else - without first purifying themselves. To enlighten others we have to enlighten ourselves.
When you have the humility to listen to the Bible it does more than enlighten us, it transforms us.
Interest which blinds some People, enlightens others.
Do not be too severe upon the errors of the people, but reclaim them by enlightening them.
And while good books - even so-so books - serve both functions, if you ever have to choose one over the other, keep in mind that a book that entertains without enlightening can still be a guilty pleasure, but a book that enlightens without entertaining is algebra.
If you can drink beer while doing it, it's not a sport
The BIBLE redirects my will, cleanses my emotions, enlightens my mind, and quickens my total being
Most misfortunes are the results of misused time.
Humour breaks down boundaries, it topples our self-importance, it connects people, and because it engages and entertains, it ultimately enlightens.
Interest blinds some people, and enlightens others.
The appalling and shameful scene ("spectacle", Fr. ) of disarray and illogicality that manifest itself in the thought and deeds of men, will no longer be seen, once these will possess an enlighten consciouness.
Another thing I learned is that novels, even those from apparently distant times and places, remain current and enlightening, and also comforting.
Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it.
The press is the best instrument for enlightening the mind of man, and improving him as a rational, moral and social being
It is not right to walk alone on the golden road of truth! Enlighten as many people as you can and walk with them!
Everything you do, every experience that you have, enlightens you a little bit or worsens you.
Sit with those who love Allah, for that enlightens the mind.
You know, one of my - one of my best and, I think, most enlightening moments was when I was contacted by Michael Jackson. And he requested that I paint his portrait.
Love holds no grievances.
