Laughter springs from the lawless part of our nature, and is purifying only in so far as there is a natural and… — Agnes Repplier Copy Share Image
We fail to see the purifying and refining effect wrought by the flames of adversity. These flames are not meant to consume… — A. Theodore Tuttle Copy Share Image
The light in her eyes was beyond description, yet it did not instill improper thoughts: it inspired a love tempered by awe,… — Umberto Eco Copy Share Image
Patience-the ability to put our desires on hold for a time-is a precious and rare virtue. We want what we want, and… — Dieter F. Uchtdorf Copy Share Image
Pythagoras based musical education in the first place on certain melodies and rhythm that exercised a healing, a purifying influence on the… — Porphyry Copy Share Image
Worship is the submission of all our nature to God. It is the quickening of conscience by His holiness; the nourishment of… — William Temple Copy Share Image
I also came to see that liberalism's superficial optimism concerning human nature caused it to overlook the fact that reason is darkened… — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
