I imagine that the intelligent people are the ones so intelligent that they don't even need or want to look 'intelligent' anymore. — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
The humble ones are always learning and improving, and their secret is always that it's a secret... — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
The man who is most aggressive in teaching tolerance is the most intolerant of all: he wants a world full of people… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
Like crying wolf, if you keep looking for sympathy as a justification for your actions, you will someday be left standing alone… — Criss Jami Action Copy Share Image
A mature heart for Christ would much rather spend its time praising him than condemning his fanatics. — Criss Jami Christ Copy Share Image
Whenever we want to combat our enemies, first and foremost we must start by understanding them rather than exaggerating their motives. — Criss Jami Combat Copy Share Image
What further helps to reveal reality is when our personal thinking ceases to take reality for granted. — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
“The whole war between the atheist and the theist comes down to this: the atheist believes a 'what' created the universe; the… — Criss Jami Agnosticism Copy Share Image
Ultimate prosperity is one's value within. It takes a man of depth, morality, and charm to be envied yet without a sign… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
“For the case that one thinks he has plateaued in life, God has already set yet another peak for him to reach:… — Criss Jami Accomplishment Copy Share Image
“You ask me why I don't speak Not a word at will But write so much worth well over a mill' Well… — Criss Jami Beautiful Copy Share Image
It's not about going around trying to stir up trouble. As long as you're honest and you articulate what you believe to… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
“Some people's theologies come across as blatantly wrong when weighed against what is revealed in Scripture. However God has mercy on those… — Criss Jami Apologetics Copy Share Image
...There are also those who inadvertently grant power to another man's words by continuously trying to spite him. If a man gets… — Criss Jami Adversaries Copy Share Image
For God to prove himself on demand, physically, would be a grave disappointment, and the strongest Christians should be considerably grateful that… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
A common mistake we make is that we look for God in places where we ourselves wish to find him, yet even… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
“There are 2 types of revolutionaries: those bred through a rich education, and those bred through a poor education. But there is… — Criss Jami Education Copy Share Image
I think that I am too warm to negatively judge individuals, yet I am cold enough to negatively judge humanity. — Criss Jami Cold Copy Share Image
“The most fragile, unhappy people destine themselves to live lives of constantly reminding themselves to be happy.” — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
To be extremely happy but extremely intelligent is a task of being optimistic without being cheesy. — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
“The first reaction is surely the most natural one, but not always the most correct one; thereupon, the invention of apologies.” — Criss Jami Apologies Copy Share Image
“Showing a lack of self-control is in the same vein as granting authority to others. It might as well be saying, 'Perhaps… — Criss Jami Attitude Copy Share Image
Man was created to glorify God. Now, that may encompass other things which God has planned for each man, but essentially, man… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
If a man cannot understand the beauty of life, it is probably because life never understood the beauty in him. — Criss Jami Adversity Copy Share Image
When you're appeasing too much, you might be egotistically over-estimating everyone's need for your approval. — Criss Jami Approval Copy Share Image
“Lead's erasing then vanishing Banished from whatever it is they're drinking and it's cleaned Running from the pitcher as if it's her… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
“They say the crazies come out at night. I say the crazies come out during election year: Elections have the power to… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
Pride and power fall when the person falls, but discoveries of truth form legacies that can be built upon for generations. — Criss Jami Discovery Copy Share Image
If u build the guts to do something,anything,then you better save enough to face the consequences. — Criss Jami Bravery Copy Share Image
Faith, in its most correct form, never removes responsibility; it removes fear of responsibility. The results are complete opposites with the greater… — Criss Jami Complete opposites Copy Share Image
“The funny thing about the heart is a soft heart is a strong heart, and a hard heart is a weak heart.” — Criss Jami Compassion Copy Share Image
A pure heart does not demean the spirit of an individual, it, instead, compels the individual to examine his spirit. — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
A writer is one who communicates ideas and emotions people want to communicate but aren't quite sure how, or even if, they… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
The power of hope! Even a lack of ambition can, for a time, pay off as a necessary facet, as long as… — Criss Jami Ambition Copy Share Image
“For those of you well-acquainted with making mistakes, it's more likely that your spouse will stay your best friend as long as… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
After awhile you realize that putting your actions where your mouth is makes you less likely to have to put your money… — Criss Jami Action Copy Share Image
At first, they'll only dislike what you say, but the more correct you start sounding the more they'll dislike you. — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
“Those who do not seek Wisdom do not see Wisdom, even when she passes them by; they see only that which appeals… — Criss Jami Close mindedness Copy Share Image
“A purely and passionately political person, as I understand, is a person who can find anybody pleasant so long as Politics is… — Criss Jami Argument Copy Share Image
“Mock and ridicule men who refuse to use reason and logic; use reason and logic against men who know only how to… — Criss Jami Argument Copy Share Image
