He who overcomes himself is divine. Most see their ruin before their eyes; but they go on into it.

It is striking how history, when resting on the memory of men, always touches the bounds of mythology.

Every generation is equidistant from God.

History is no criminal court

In schoolbooks and in literature we can separate ecclesiastical and political history; in the life of mankind they are intertwined.

Calvin was virtually the founder of America.

Most humans recognize their ruin, but they carry on regardless.

All ages are equidistant from eternity, and just as immediately accessible to God's presence.

Whiteness of moonlight builds a house that is not there

President Trump is doing a great job of demonstrating how mean the rich can be to the poor, sick and elderly.

When you compromise the word of God without remorse, it is an indication that you were never deeply rooted in Jesus Christ. Peter was remorseful. Luke 22:54-62.

To be truly stylish (as opposed to merely "in style", which is the opposite) is to be unabashedly one's self, without reference to the fashions and demands of a sweltering crowd.

Poetry involves the mysteries of the irrational perceived through rational words.

I'm of the opinion that Angela Merkel is a responsible politician, a politician who has a sense of responsibility for Europe and not only for Germany or for the - her political party.

The word "tip" stands for "to insure promptness." So when should you give it? Up front,of course. Sophisticated people don't take chances on poor service, they insure good service.

The angels are ministering spirits; they are not governing spirits.

I just really like to find my own ideas.

The root of compassion, is compassion for oneself.