Nothing else but seeing God in everything can make us loving and patient with those who annoy us. When we realize that they are only the instruments for accomplishing His purpose in our lives, we will actually be able to thank them [inwardly] for the blessings they bring us.

Faith, like sight is nothing apart from God. You might as well shut your eyes and look inside, and see whether you have sight as to look inside to discover whether you have faith.

Be not afraid of rowing slowly. Be afraid of standing still.

Unless you're lead dog, the scenery never changes.

Of all hateful occupations, housekeeping is to my mind the most hateful.

Before the acorn can bring forth the oak, it must become itself a wreck. No plant ever came from any but a wrecked seed.

For the mother is and must be, whether she knows it or not, the greatest, strongest and most lasting teacher her children have.