A man must completely despair of himself in order to become fit to obtain the grace of Christ. — Martin Luther Copy Share Image
“But hope, I can tell you, is an exhausting emotion; perhaps, along with fear, the most exhausting of all. It is like… — Sam Taylor Copy Share Image
When I was a child, when I was an adolescent, books saved me from despair: that convinced me that culture was the… — Simone de Beauvoir Copy Share Image
Whoever feels pain in hearing a good character of his neighbor, will feel a pleasure in the reverse. And those who despair… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
We who are privileged to be in these chambers today can view the challenges we face as opportunities, not as reasons for… — Tom McCall Copy Share Image
Sometimes I can only groan, and suffer, and pour out my despair at the piano. — Frederic Chopin Copy Share Image
Do not despair! Work steadily. Sincerity and love will conquer hate. How many seemingly impossible events are coming to pass in these… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
To a man the greatest blessing is individual liberty; to a dog it is the last word in despair. — William Lyon Phelps Copy Share Image
So one must be resigned to being a clock that measures the passage of time, now out of order, now repaired, and… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Talking high philosophy often confuses people, but a look from an egoless person can lift the clouds of pain and despair. — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
“As soon as whatever provisional well of confidence dries up, I will feel like a frightened motherless child. And I will—what? Lessee,… — Maryse Holder Copy Share Image
So the news that divorced fathers are to be denied a legal right to a relationship with their children, in the long… — Louis de Bernieres Copy Share Image
Music the fiercest grief can charm, And fate's severest rage disarm. Music can soften pain to ease, And make despair and madness… — Alexander Pope Copy Share Image
“When you are in the darkness of despair, the moment hope appears in your mind, lights appear around you!” — Mehmet Murat ildan Copy Share Image
When I thinkof my own native land, In a moment I seem to be there; But alas! recollection at hand Soon hurries… — William Cowper Copy Share Image
A lot of people go straight from denial to despair without pausing in the middle and doing something about it. — Al Gore Copy Share Image
“The strength of your mind determines the depth of your desperation! The weaker the mind, the deeper the desperation!” — Mehmet Murat ildan Copy Share Image
Here is a fearful enemy of God and man — the liquor traffic; it makes ruthless war upon the people; it blasts… — Neal S. Dow Copy Share Image
My brother Steve was always considered the naughty one but I used to drive my parents to despair because I had no… — Tony Hadley Copy Share Image
The artist committing himself to his calling has volunteered for hell, whether he knows it or not. He will be dining for… — Steven Pressfield Copy Share Image
And on the pedestal these words appear: 'My name is Ozymandias, king of kings: Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!'… — Percy Bysshe Shelley Copy Share Image
Only a man who has felt ultimate despair is capable of feeling ultimate bliss. — Alexandre Dumas Copy Share Image
“..giving into despair was like eating poisonous berries to keep from feeling hungry.” — Shannon Hale Copy Share Image
“We’re miserable because we think that we are mere individuals, alone with our fears and flaws and resentments and mortality. We wrongly… — Elizabeth Gilbert Copy Share Image
