Assertive Quote by Gerald Vann

He, who, in view of its inconsistencies, says of human nature the same that, in view of its contrasts, is said of the divine…

— Herman Melville

“A person does not, as I had imagined, stand motionless and clear before our eyes with his merits, his defects, his plans, his intentions…

— Marcel Proust

I reverence the individual who understands distinctly what he wishes; who unweariedly advances, who knows the means conducive to his object, and can seize…

— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

People who comprehend a thing to its very depths rarely stay faithful to it forever. For they have brought its depths into the light…

— Friedrich Nietzsche

“As long as you are proud you cannot know God. A proud man is always looking down on thing and people: and, of course,…

— C.S. Lewis

One who not merely beholds the outward shows of things, but catches a glimpse of the soul that looks out of them, whose garment…

— George MacDonald

“A person who is a good and true Christian should realize that truth belongs to his Lord, wherever it is found, gathering and acknowledging…

— Augustine of Hippo

Each individual is more or less dimly aware of his significance, is aware that he's something innately superior, something eternal--and lives, is obligated to…

— Ivan Turgenev

People who’ve had any genuine spiritual experience always know that they don’t know. They are utterly humbled before mystery. They are in awe before…

— Richard Rohr

The knowledge of the omnipresence of God also means respect for the lives even of those who may be called opponents.

— Mahatma Gandhi

When you look at a person who's different and see Yourself, then you begin to understand who and what God really is.

— Laurence Overmire

People who don't know the true character of God - who don't believe He is merciful, gracious and slow to anger - can never…

— Joyce Meyer