Accepting Quote by William James

Human feelings change as the world changes. Their easy excitement can occasion a saint to lose his spiritual balance. Their constant disturbance can affect…

— Watchman Nee

“When we survey the whole field of religion, we find a great variety in the thoughts that have prevailed there; but the feelings on…

— William James

A Christian builds his fortitude on a better foundation than stoicism; he is pleased with every thing that happens, because he knows it could…

— Charles Caleb Colton

The essence of saintliness is total acceptance of the present moment, harmony with things as they happen.

— Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

“The stoic says the universe Is leagued to try the sage's virtue. If evil smites you, look for worse, And if it hurts you,…

— Morris Bishop

Christianity is in no way a stoic faith. It fundamentally rejects the "stiff upper lip" school of thought.

— Tullian Tchividjian

Human nature, if healthy, demands excitement; and if it does not obtain its thrilling excitement in the right way, it will seek it in…

— Oswald Chambers

Now, as never before, hundreds of millions of men and women-who had formerly believed that stoic resignation in the face of hunger and disease…

— John F. Kennedy

“Many devout Christians accepted that unbiblical cosmology, opting for a detached spirituality (a heavenly-mindedness with a questionable earthly use) and an escapist eschatology (leaving…

— N.T. Wright

It is critical that writers who embrace the light of Christ's redemptive love characterize the darkness arrayed against us in a way that is…

— Ted Dekker

Gently eliminating all obstacles to his own understanding, he constantly maintains his unconditional sincerity. His humility, perseverance, and adaptability evoke the response of the…

— Anonymous

I've gotten a lot of comfort from the philosophy of the Roman Stoics. For me, one of the most powerful ideas of Stoicism is…

— Elif Batuman