"It is not by change of circumstances, but by fitting our spirits to the circumstances in which God has placed us, that we can be reconciled to life and duty."

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Source : Frederick William Robertson (1871). “Sermons Preached at Brighton”, p.775

Frederick William Robertson

#Contentment Quotes #Spirit Quotes #Fitting Quotes

“I sit at my table en grand seigneur , And when I have done, throw a crust to the poor; Not only the pleasure, one's self, of good living, But also the pleasure of now and then giving. So pleasant it is to have money, heigh ho! So pleasant it is to have money.”
“If He wasn't going to use that hard thing for your good, it wouldn't have happened. He had to sign off on every single thing that touches your life.”

Source : James MacDonald (2011). “Always True: God's 5 Promises When Life Is Hard”, p.104, Moody Publishers
“The experience of surprise is a sign of one's readiness to grow.”

Source : SIDNEY M. JOURARD (1968). “DISCLOSING MAN TO HIMSELF”
“I am happy that the young girls have a lot more choices these days and an opportunity to feel better about themselves.”
“Balance is key in cooking - you want a little acid, a little sweet, a little savory - the flavors should be harmonious.”

Source : "‘Top Chef’ Judge Gail Simmons Reveals Her Favorite Ketchup". Interview with Michelle Madden, www.huffingtonpost.com. September 30, 2011.
“In Finland we have equal political rights for women and men. We do not regard ourselves according to sex.”
“There is nothing which so certifies the genuineness of a man's faith as his patience and his patient endurance, his keeping on steadily in spite of everything.”
“Winners make commitments, losers make excuses.”

Source : John Schuerholz, Larry Guest (2008). “Built to Win: Inside Stories and Leadership Strategies from Baseball's Winningest GM”, p.22, Hachette UK

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