Stephen L. Richards quotes and words of wisdom |  | "Some time ago a member of my family sent to me a critical article
written by Mr. Edmund Fuller in a publication called Saturday Review. The
criticism of the writer is directed against the effort made to satisfy
what the author designates as "general religious hunger," with books,
articles, and public appearances of nationally advertised individuals,
carrying on a propaganda for what is characterized as (these are quotes)
"the good life," "peace of mind," "positive thinking," and "successful" or
"confident living." What the author objects to most strenuously is not so
much that propaganda should be issued for the optimism of "peace of mind"
and "positive thinking," but that this psychological optimism should be
held out in any form as an interpretation of or a substitute for the real
Christian religion." | |  | Found in the topic Unsorted.
| | | "I have read and heard a good many statements by eminent writers and
speakers to the effect that our liberty of which we are justly proud is an
achievement, and not a gift. In the sense that it had to be worked for,
fought for, and preserved with vigilance these statements are true. But
let it never be forgotten that our concept of liberty is a gift. No human
is the author of that concept. Many great men have so recognized it as did
Thomas Jefferson when he wrote the Declaration of Independence and declared
that "men are endowed with certain inalienable rights." Why are these
rights inalienable? Because men did not create the right to liberty! In
the exercise of his free agency he may surrender his privileges, and his
property, and he may become the slave of others or of the state, but his
free agency is as native to him as the air he breathes. It is part and
parcel of his eternal constitution, and Jefferson was "righter than I
think he himself knew" when he declared it an endowment which cannot be
alienated. The message which we bear affirms that God is the Author of our
inalienable liberty; that men, all men are of noble lineage, sons and
daughters of the Eternal Father; and that liberty is their birthright. I
thank God that... noble men were blessed with this lofty concept of man"s
inherent right to liberty and that they were prompted to incorporate these
divine principles in the organic law and history of our favored
land." | | | Found in the topic Alienation.
| | | "I give to my friends the assurance that if they will recast their
ideas and attitudes about the relative importance of the spiritual to the
material, and bring themselves to participate in the mighty cause of
establishing God"s kingdom in the earth, they will find a satisfaction, a
sureness of purpose, a peace and contentment, surpassing anything they
have ever known. They will not be ashamed to say to themselves and to
their fellows that God and his work come first. When they can develop the
faith and the courage to make this acknowledgment, self-sufficiency and
egotism will be replaced by humility of spirit. The brotherhood of man
will become real to them. Their service will be ennobled, and they will
lay the foundation for the attainment of the highest rewards and blessings
vouchsafed to humanity." | | | Found in the topic Friendship.
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Interesting Quotes
Human beings are the only creatures that allow their children to come back home.Bill Cosby - US comedian & television actor (1937 - )
Great ideas need landing gear as well as wings.C. D. Jackson
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