[verity]

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.

[Avian]

Even strength must bow to wisdom sometimes - Rick Riordan

[verity]

Although the life of a person is in a land full of thorns and weeds, there is always a space in which the good seed can grow. You have to trust God.

[Tendz]

"Research shows that there is only half as much variation in student achievement between schools as there is among classrooms in the same school. If you want your child to get the best education possible, it is actually more important to get him assigned to a great teacher than to a great school"– Bill Gates

[verity]

Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others have labored hard for.

[Avian]

The grass is greener where you water it - Neil Barringham

[verity]

I have seen many storms in my life. Most storms have caught me by surprise, so I had to learn very quickly to look further and understand that I am not capable of controlling the weather, to exercise the art of patience and to respect the fury of nature.

[Tendz]

"Mental prayer in my opinion is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with Him who we know loves us. The important thing is not to think much but to love much and so do that which best stirs you to love. Love is not great delight but desire to please God in everything"– Saint Teresa of Avila

[verity]

Peace is the beauty of life. It is sunshine. It is the smile of a child, the love of a mother, the joy of a father, the togetherness of a family. It is the advancement of man, the victory of a just cause, the triumph of truth.

[junrose123]

My favorite quote is no man is an island.

[verity]

Being a Christian means accepting Christ as your savior, your God. That's why you are called a 'Christian.' If you remove Christ, there's only 'ian' and that means 'I am nothing.'

[Tendz]

[Avian]

When you can't find the sunshine, be the sunshine

[verity]

Never be ashamed! There's some who'll hold it against you, but they're not worth bothering with.

[Tendz]

"Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; it removes all that is base. All men are afraid in battle. The coward is the one who lets his fear overcome his sense of duty. Duty is the essence of manhood"– George S. Patton

[verity]

A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side.

[Avian]

Freedom begins with one act of courage - J.O. Young

[verity]

Truth is so obscure in these times, and falsehood so established, that, unless we love the truth, we cannot know it.

[Tendz]

"To help yourself, you must be yourself. Be the best that you can be. When you make a mistake, learn from it, pick yourself up and move on"– Dave Pelzer

[verity]

God's words first... obey God's law first before considering the laws of man.