Discontent is the seed of ethics.
The 'kingdom of Heaven' is a condition of the heart - not something that comes 'upon the earth' or 'after death.'
And if a man goes through fire for his doctrine - what does that prove? Verily, it is more if your own doctrine comes out of your own fire.
The future influences the present just as much as the past.
I notice that Autumn is more the season of the soul than of nature.
Strong hope is a much greater stimulant of life than any single realised joy could be.