Where possible Paul avoids quoting the teaching of Jesus, in fact even mentioning it. If we had to rely on Paul, we should not know that Jesus taught in parables, had delivered the sermon on the mount, and had taught His disciples the 'Our Father.' Even where they are specially relevant, Paul passes over the words of the Lord.

It is not always granted to the sower to see the harvest.

One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.

To educate yourself for the feeling of gratitude means to take nothing for granted, but to always seek out and value the kindness that stands behind the action. Nothing that is done for you is a matter of course. Everything originates in a will for the good, which is directed at you. Train yourself never to put off the word or action for the expression of gratitude.

Love ... is a living reality.

We cannot abdicate our conscience to an organization, nor to a government.

The tragedy of life is what dies inside a man while he lives.