Quotes for All
In the scriptures there is no such thing as righteous pride. It is always considered as a sin. We are not speaking of a wholesome view of self-worth, which is best established by a close relationship with God. But we are speaking of pride as the universal sin, as someone has described it. . . … Read more
I have quite a close relationship with violence and horror. They are enjoyable and terrible. I try and offset the horror with a sense of satisfaction or humor. You can’t write a book that is entirely dark without having little spots that hopefully make you laugh out loud. Evie Wyld
I had a very close relationship with another kid when I was growing up. I was his imaginary friend. Emo Philips
I didn’t have any close relationship with him because, although [William Edward Burghardt] DuBois may not have been as egocentric – I don’t know – he certainly was not the easiest person to approach. I think, certainly, those of us who were younger sort of respected that in terms of his preoccupation with deep thoughts. … Read more
There is a close relationship between a house full of possessions and a heart full of desires, between a cluttered closet and a crowded schedule, between having no place to put possessions and having no priorities for our life. These are precious clues. They remind us to slow down, to live in the present, to … Read more
However successful you are, there is no substitute for a close relationship. We all need them. Francesca Annis
To know when to go away and when to come closer is the key to any lasting relationship. Domenico Cieri
The greatest comfort in this life is having a close relationship with God. David O. McKay
What we often take to be family values–the work ethic, honesty, clean living, marital fidelity, and individual responsibility–are in fact social, religious, or cultural values. To be sure, these values are transmitted by parents to their children and are familial in that sense. They do not, however, originate within the family. It is the value … Read more
Fame does lead to money, which I don’t have a close relationship with. I’m the kind of guy who never sees the money – it all goes somewhere else. I don’t understand it, I don’t like to deal with it. I have a fear of not having it, because I grew up without it. David … Read more