Archive for Quotations

The plaster must be as wide as the sore

“To every forgiveness there is a condition.  The plaster must be as wide as the sore.  The fasting, the prayers, the humility must be equal to or greater than the sin. There must be a broken heart and a contrite spirit. There must be ’sackcloth and ashes.’ There must be tears and genuine change of [...]

Adversity vs Power

This statement hits home:
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” -Abraham Lincoln