Quotes

“To equal a predecessor, one must have twice they worth.” Baltasar Gracian

“To oblige persons often costs little and helps much.” Baltasar Gracian

“We often have to put up with most from those on whom we most depend.” Baltasar Gracian

“Fortune pays you sometimes for the intensity of her favors by the shortness of their duration. She soon tires of carrying any one long on her shoulders.” Baltasar Gracian

“A bad manner spoils everything, even reason and justice; a good one supplies everything, gilds a No, sweetens a truth, and adds a touch of beauty to old age itself.” Baltasar Gracian

“A child who is allowed to be disrespectful to his parents will not have true respect for anyone.” Billy Graham

“When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost.” Billy Graham

“The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, 'O God, forgive me,' or 'Help me.'” Billy Graham

“Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion - it is a daily process whereby you grow to be more and more like Christ.” Billy Graham

“God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, 'I love you.'” Billy Graham

“God will prepare everything for our perfect happiness in heaven, and if it takes my dog being there, I believe he'll be there.” Billy Graham

“God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with.” Billy Graham

“It is not the body's posture, but the heart's attitude that counts when we pray.” Billy Graham

“Only God Himself fully appreciates the influence of a Christian mother in the molding of character in her children.” Billy Graham

“A real Christian is a person who can give his pet parrot to the town gossip.” Billy Graham

“The word 'romance,' according to the dictionary, means excitement, adventure, and something extremely real. Romance should last a lifetime.” Billy Graham

“I've read the last page of the Bible. It's all going to turn out all right.” Billy Graham

“Tears shed for self are tears of weakness, but tears shed for others are a sign of strength.” Billy Graham

“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” Billy Graham

“My home is in Heaven. I'm just traveling through this world.” Billy Graham

“Man has two great spiritual needs. One is for forgiveness. The other is for goodness.” Billy Graham

“The framers of our Constitution meant we were to have freedom of religion, not freedom from religion.” Billy Graham

“Our society strives to avoid any possibility of offending anyone - except God.” Billy Graham

“Believers, look up - take courage. The angels are nearer than you think.” Billy Graham

“Nothing can bring a real sense of security into the home except true love.” Billy Graham

“Read the Bible. Work hard and honestly. And don't complain.” Billy Graham

“God is more interested in your future and your relationships than you are.” Billy Graham

“Self-centered indulgence, pride and a lack of shame over sin are now emblems of the American lifestyle.” Billy Graham

“Prayer is simply a two-way conversation between you and God.” Billy Graham

“Only those who want everything done for them are bored.” Billy Graham