Inspirational thoughts

“Wisdom is better than wit, and in the long run will certainly have the laugh on her side.” (from a letter to her niece, 1814) Jane Austen

“We’d forgive most things if we knew the facts.” Graham Greene

“The important work of moving the world forward does not wait to be done by perfect men.” – George Eliot The key is to not get in God’s way, to not slow God down…

“The darkest night that ever fell upon the earth never hid the light, never put out the stars. It only made the stars more keenly, kindly glancing, as if in protest against the darkness.” – George Eliot Holy people shine like stars on a dark night…we need saints today more than ever!!

“What do we live for, if not to make life less difficult for each other?” – George Eliot

“Wear a smile and have friends; wear a scowl and have wrinkles.” George Eliot

“Those who do not complain are never pitied.” Jane Austen

“There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.” Jane Austen

“In all created things discern the providence and wisdom of God, and in all things give Him thanks.” – St. Teresa of Avila

“He who has felt the deepest grief is best able to experience supreme happiness. Live, then, and be happy, beloved children of my heart, and never forget, that until the day God will deign to reveal the future to man, all human wisdom is contained in these two words, ‘Wait and Hope.’”  The Count of Monte Cristo- Alexandre Dumas