"The saints are like the stars. In his providence Christ conceals them in a hidden place that they may not shine before others when they might wish to do so. Yet they are always ready to exchange the quiet of contemplation for the works of mercy as soon as they perceive in their heart the invitation of Christ."

-- Anthony of Padua

#Stars Quotes #Heart Quotes #Shining Quotes

“Citizens who take it upon themselves to do unusual actions which attract the attention of the police should be careful to bring these actions into one of the recognized categories of crimes and offences, for it is intolerable that the police should be put to the pains of inventing reasons for finding them undesirable.”

Source : "Uncommon Law". Book by A. P. Herbert. Chapter "Is It a Free Country?", 1935.
“There are so many people who want to get together to have a great prayer meeting or other great gatherings. Friend, have you ever tried being alone? That is where God will meet with you. Take the Word of God and go off alone with Him. It will do you a lot of good.”

Source : J. Vernon McGee (1984). “Genesis through Revelation: 5 Volumes Genesis - Revelation”, p.4280, Thomas Nelson Inc
“Women always look for a peaceful solution to a conflict. They are more sensible when they go for compromise or when they stand by their position. They are ready to listen to different views, to hear all the voices in society.”

Source : Source: www.glamour.com
“To have doubted one's own first principles is the mark of a civilized man.”
“If I were rich I would have many books, and I would pamper myself with bindings bright to the eye and soft to the touch, paper generously opaque, and type such as men designed when printing was very young. I would dress my gods in leather and gold, and burn candles of worship before them at night, and string their names like beads on a string.”
“Experience may be hard but we claim its gifts because they are real, even though our feet bleed on its stones.”
“I'll never forget my 24th birthday when my tooth got punched out. And for a second I was like, it would be really hilarious if I sold it on eBay. But I can't, that's just too creepy. I don't think I can go there.”
“Mercy, it's the revolution and I'm in my bathrobe!”

Source : Nicole Hollander (2017). “We Ate Wonder Bread”, p.2, Fantagraphics Books

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