John Henry Cardinal Newman quotes and words of wisdom

"There is in stillness oft a magic power To calm the breast when struggling passions lower, Touched by its influence, in the soul arise Diviner feelings, kindred with the skies."
Found in the topic Unsorted.

"It is almost a definition of a gentleman to say that he is one who never inflicts pain."
Found in the topic Pain.

"Faith is illuminative, not operative; it does not force obedience, though it increases responsibility; it heightens guilt, but it does not prevent sin. The will is the source of action."
Found in the topic Faith.

"In this world no one rules by love; if you are but amiable, you are no hero; to be powerful, you must be strong, and to have dominion you must have a genius for organizing."
Found in the topic Leadership.

"Nothing would be done at all if one waited until one could do it so well that no one could find fault with it."
Found in the topic Nothing.

Interesting Quotes

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.Mark Twain - US humorist, novelist, short story author, & wit (1835 - 1910)

The scientific theory I like best is that the rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost airline luggage.Mark Russell - US comedian, political commentator, & satirist (1932 - )