John F. Kennedy Quotes

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If freedom is to survive and prosper, it will require the sacrifice, the effort and the thoughtful attention of every citizen.

Change is the law of life.  And those who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future.

John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) was the 35th President of the United States.

Walt Whitman Quotes

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A blade of grass is the journeywork of the stars.

The poet judges not as judge judges but as the sun falling around a helpless thing.

Walt Whitman (1819-1892) was one of America’s most influential poets.  His writing prowess was not only evident in his poems, but also in his work as a journalist and essayist.

Brene Brown Quotes

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Compassion is not a virtue–it is a commitment.  It’s not something we have or don’t have–it’s something we choose to practice.

What we know matters but who we are matters more.

Brene Brown (born 1965) is an American researcher and author.  Much of her work has studied courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy.

Robert Frost Quotes

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Always fall in with what you’re asked to accept.  Take what is given, and make it over your way.

There are tones of voices that mean more than words.

Robert Frost (1874-1963) was an American poet.  He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry four times (only poet to be so honored).  Much of his poetry used rural settings from early 20th century New England.

Robert Frost Quotes

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Nature is always hinting at us.  It hints over and over again.  And suddenly we take the hint.

There never was any heart truly great and generous, that was not also tender and compassionate.

Robert Frost (1874-1963) was an American poet.  He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry four times (only poet to be so honored).  Much of his poetry used rural settings from early 20th century New England.

Ralph Waldo Emerson Quote

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It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself.

From Philippians 2:3-4:  “Do nothing from selfish ambition or empty conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves.  Let each of you look not to your own interests but to the interests of others.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was an American essayist, poet, and philosopher.  He was a leading voice in America’s transcendentalist movement in the 19th century.

Mercy’s Enlightenment (Elfchen Series #256)

Guidance

Following

Spirit’s truth

Preparing faith’s way

Lighted bridge to Father

Jesus

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Compassion

Jesus

Twin commandments

Love thy Father

Love thy fellow man

Grace

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Redemption

Grace

Sinner’s salvation

Paying every debt

Savior bears man’s cross

Forgiveness

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Albert Schweitzer Quote

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The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.

From Romans 15:2-3:  “Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building up the neighbor.  For Christ did not please Himself, but, as it is written, ‘The insults of those who insult you have fallen on Me.'”

Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) was a French-born theologian, writer, humanitarian,  philosopher, and physician.

Brene Brown Quotes

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Joy, collected over time, fuels resilience.

Compassion is not a virtue–it is a commitment.  It’s not something we have or don’t have–it’s something we choose to practice.

Brene Brown (born 1965) is an American researcher and author.  Much of her work has studied courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy.

Lettie B. Cowman Quote

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Put your hand into the hand of God.  He gives the calmness and serenity of heart and soul.

From Isaiah 49:13:  “Sing for joy, O heavens, and exult, O earth; break forth, O mountains, into singing!  For the Lord has comforted His people and will have compassion on His suffering ones.”

Lettie B. Cowman (1870-1960) was an American writer of Christian devotional books.