That which is truly human no generation learns from the one before it. No generation learns from another how to love. No generation has a shorter task assigned to it except insofar as the previous generation shirked its task and deluded itself.

To the frivolous Christianity is certainly not glad tidings, for it wishes first of all to make them serious.

...the person who surrenders absolutely to God, with no reservations, is absolutely safe. From this safe hiding-place he can see the devil , but the devil cannot see him.

What labels me, negates me.

Once you are born in this world you’re old enough to die.

Adversity not only draws people together, but brings forth that beautiful inward friendship.

Father in Heaven! When the thought of thee wakes in our hearts let it not awaken like a frightened bird that flies about in dismay, but like a child waking from its sleep with a heavenly smile.