The Almighty has His own purposes.

Life is hard but so very beautiful

If we could first know where we are, and whither we are tending, we could then better judge what to do, and how to do it.

Everybody likes compliment.

It is not 'Is God on my side', but 'Am I on God's side'.

And I do further recommend to my fellow-citizens aforesaid, that on that occasion they do reverently humble themselves in the dust, and from thence offer up penitent and fervent prayers and supplications to the great Disposer of events for a return of the inestimable blessings of peace, union, and harmony throughout the land which it has pleased him to assign as a dwelling-place for ourselves and for our posterity throughout all generations.

All things desirable to men are contained in the Bible.