Self-confidence is either a petty pride in our own narrowness, or a realization of our duty and privilege as one of God's children.
Phillips BrooksFor the Christ-child who comes is the Master of all; No palace too great, no cottage too small.
Phillips BrooksThere are two ways of defending a castle; one by shutting yourself up in it, and guarding every loop-hole; the other by making it an open centre of operations from which all the surrounding country may be subdued. Is not the last the truest safety?
Phillips Brooks