Anger is often a substitute for knowledge; violence a defense against truth.
Before you speak, listen. Before you write, think.
Character is always lost when a high ideal is sacrificed on the altars of conformity and popularity.
Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; it is also what it takes, on occasion, to sit down and listen.
Every great person has first learned how to obey, whom to obey, and when to obey.
Eyes that will not see are far more blind than eyes that cannot see.
Faith helps us to walk fearlessly, to run confidently, and to live victoriously.
Few can be champions; all can be cheerful.
Few can be heroes; all can be brave.
Few can be rich; all can be generous.
God gives us the ingredients for our daily bread, but he expects us to do the baking.
Happiness comes not from having much to live on but having much to live for.
He who gives up when he is behind is cowardly. He who gives up when he is ahead is foolish.
If we refuse to be used by God, we may be used by the godless.
It is more important to maintain integrity than to amass a fortune.
Let us beware of becoming so broadminded that we are unable to enter the narrow gate.
Man can live longer without food than without faith; longer without drink than without dreams; longer without rest than without respect.
Our failure to speak out is often a sign of giving in; likewise, our failure to put our foot down is often a sign of giving up.
Power, position and prestige are no match for a pleasant disposition, a cheerful countenance, and a clear conscience.
Recognize your responsibilities and you will see your opportunities.
The atheist does not deny God so much as he denies himself.
The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
The tidal waves of tyranny always begin as tiny ripples of indifference.
To prepare for the future, examine the present. To understand the present, study the past.
To tamper with truth is to deal in deceit.
Water and oil are more compatible than Christianity and prejudice.
We are permitted to suffer so we can grow.
When Christians are safe and comfortable, the church is in its greatest danger.
Who our ancestors were is not nearly as important as the kind of ancestors we shall someday be.