He accepted what each moment brough him, and never troubled himself with matters that were outside his control.

Use your power gently.

Why should I be honored? Don't I have enough attention, comfort and power already?

There is this notion that the lives of the comfortable-off middle class don't merit being treated seriously and with compassion.

He accepted what each moment brough him, and never troubled himself with matters that were outside his control.

Self-sufficiency is the enemy of salvation. If you are self-sufficient, you have no need of God. If you have no need of God, you do not seek Him. If you do not seek Him, you will not find Him.

Today begins my walk with you. Where you go, I go. Where you stay, I stay. When you sleep, I will sleep. When you rise, I will rise. I will pass my days within the sound of your voice, and my nights within the reach of your hand. And none shall come between us. - Manth Vow