“We’d forgive most things if we knew the facts.” Graham Greene
Inspirational thoughts
Pencils in God’s hands
“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…
Shine like stars
“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!!
Deference
“What do we live for, if not to make life less difficult for each other?” – George Eliot
Wear a smile!
“Wear a smile and have friends; wear a scowl and have wrinkles.” George Eliot
Complaining?
“Those who do not complain are never pitied.” Jane Austen
Tenderness of heart
“There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.” Jane Austen
Providence…
“In all created things discern the providence and wisdom of God, and in all things give Him thanks.” – St. Teresa of Avila
Patient endurance
“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
Marital fidelity
“Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person’s ultimate good as far as it can be obtained.” CS Lewis