If we consider the unblushing promises of reward and the staggering nature of the rewards promised in the Gospels, it would seem that Our Lord finds our desire not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about…

Quote by CS Lewis

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Which of the religions of the world gives to its followers the greatest happiness? While...

Which of the religions of the world gives to its followers the greatest happiness? While...

I am suffering incessant temptations to uncharitable thoughts at present; one of those black moods...

I am suffering incessant temptations to uncharitable thoughts at present; one of those black moods...

Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good...

Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good...

God, who foresaw your tribulation, has specially armed you to go through it, not without...

God, who foresaw your tribulation, has specially armed you to go through it, not without...

'You come of the Lord Adam and the Lady Eve,' said Aslan. 'And that is...

'You come of the Lord Adam and the Lady Eve,' said Aslan. 'And that is...

Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good...

Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good...

There, right in the midst of our lives, is that which satisfies the craving for...

There, right in the midst of our lives, is that which satisfies the craving for...

I could well believe that it is God's intention, since we have refused milder remedies,...

I could well believe that it is God's intention, since we have refused milder remedies,...

When once a man is launched on such an adventure as this, he must bid...

When once a man is launched on such an adventure as this, he must bid...

Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, 'What! You too?...

Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, 'What! You too?...

Every one says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive.

Every one says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive.

What can you ever really know of other people's souls - of their temptations, their...

What can you ever really know of other people's souls - of their temptations, their...

We're not necessarily doubting that God will do the best for us; we are wondering...

We're not necessarily doubting that God will do the best for us; we are wondering...

If you look for truth, you may find comfort in the end; if you look...

If you look for truth, you may find comfort in the end; if you look...

I sometimes wonder whether all pleasures are not substitutes for joy.

I sometimes wonder whether all pleasures are not substitutes for joy.

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.

When I grew up, I lived in the ghettos of Hollywood; it was the most...

When I grew up, I lived in the ghettos of Hollywood; it was the most...

The work of an advertising agency is warmly and immediately human. It deals with human...

The work of an advertising agency is warmly and immediately human. It deals with human...

If you can dream it, you can do it. Always remember that this whole thing...

If you can dream it, you can do it. Always remember that this whole thing...

Goals are simply tools to focus your energy in positive directions, these can be changed...

Goals are simply tools to focus your energy in positive directions, these can be changed...