"Humility is the beginning of true intelligence."

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Source : John Calvin (2012). “John Calvin's Commentaries On Ezekiel 1- 12 (Annotated Edition)”, p.84, Jazzybee Verlag

John Calvin

#Faith Quotes #Humility Quotes #Christianity Quotes

“Rest is valuable only so far as it is a contrast. Pursued as an end, it becomes a most pitiable condition.”
“However vast the darkness, we must supply our own light.”

Source : Interview with Eric Nordern, Playboy, September 1968.
“For true love is inexhaustible; the more you give, the more you have. And if you go to draw at the true fountainhead, the more water you draw, the more abundant is its flow.”
“I didn't want to do just another set of recipes. I think that's useless.”
“I used to be neurotic. I didn't like myself very much. But somewhere in my mid-40s, my neuroses stopped seeming so important. I developed a sense of humor.”
“Swearing is an art form. You can express yourself much more exactly, much more succinctly, with properly used curse words.”
“I like Alaska for the salmon fishing - it's fantastic there. I usually stay in a log cabin with no one around for miles. I like to go with friends, but I'm also happy to be on my own with nature.”
“You may have a plan, but life throws you curve balls. Put God first; his plan is better anyway.”

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