In our pursuit of the things of this world, we usually prevent enjoyment, by expectation; we anticipate our own happiness, and eat… — John Tillotson Copy Share Image
Nothing more clearly shows how little God esteems his gift to men of wealth, money, position and other worldly goods, than the… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
On previous occasions when God incarnated on earth, the bliss of recognising Him in the incarnation was vouchsafed only after the physical… — Sathya Sai Baba Copy Share Image
[Islam] is the dynamic conviction that a person's spiritual and worldly responsibilities are one and the same, that an individuals duty to… — Reza Aslan Copy Share Image
When you are strong and healthy, You never think of sickness coming, But it descends with sudden force, Like a stroke of… — Milarepa Copy Share Image
To a worldly man, a God-intoxicated person will appear mad and he will laugh at him, But to the God-intoxicated man, the… — Sathya Sai Baba Copy Share Image
The most divine light only shineth on those minds which are purged from all worldly dross and human uncleanliness. — Walter Raleigh Copy Share Image
Take Bach or Schubert: Their music was dedicated to God but filled and shaped their worldly lives. If you are a committed… — Martin Walser Copy Share Image
I don't have much in the way of money or worldly possessions, I'm not beautiful, intelligent or clever, but I'm happy, and… — Anne Frank Copy Share Image
A devotee who can call on God while living a householder's life is a hero indeed. God thinks: 'He is blessed indeed… — Ramakrishna Copy Share Image
The Quaker upbringing was not strict, but it was frugal. Extremely frugal. One was always encouraged to give away one's worldly goods. — Kathy Baker Copy Share Image
O Nanak, the worldly achievements and glory is worthy of being burnt in the fire if it causes one to forget God.… — Guru Angad Copy Share Image
So there is nothing to be proud of these worldly possessions. What you are to be proud of, or to be conscious… — Nirmala Srivastava Copy Share Image
I raise my hand; I take a book from the other side of this desk; I hear the boys playing ball outside… — D.T. Suzuki Copy Share Image
When the mind is full of worldly desires, it is their very nature to confuse the mind. Withdraw the mind from outer… — Anandamayi Ma Copy Share Image
“Gluttony and sloth, as worldly goals, were quietly usurped by avarice and lust, which, together with poetry (yes, poetry), consumed all my… — Martin Amis Copy Share Image
The true Christian regards all Christ's friends as his friends, members of the same body, children of the same family, soldiers in… — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
“You will especially not find anyone who speaks bitterly to you. All the 'diseases' [worldly suffering] remains due to the sweetness. Bitterness… — Dada Bhagwan Copy Share Image
As there is no worldly gain without some loss, so there is no worldly loss without some gain.... Set the allowance against… — Francis Quarles Copy Share Image
Since all the riches of this world May be gifts from the Devil and earthly kings, I should suspect that I worshipp'd… — William Blake Copy Share Image
I really enjoyed being a blonde. Men were more friendly and flirtatious. My face looked more worldly. It took the innocence away.… — Stephanie Zimbalist Copy Share Image
What Jesus meant was that whoever is attached to the worldly life and this earthly body will lose them in death. But… — Rama Swami Copy Share Image
I have no agenda except to be funny. Neither I or the writers profess to offer any worldly wisdom. — Julia Louis-Dreyfus Copy Share Image
You can lead a truly spiritual life while remaining a householder. You will be able to enjoy the bliss of the Self,… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image