Words to inspire by influential people

To endure the cross is not tragedy; it is the suffering which is the fruit of an exclusive allegiance to Jesus Christ.  Dietrich Bonhoeffer #rafikfarouk

Prayer is an act of love; words are not needed. Even if sickness distracts from thoughts, all that is needed is the will to love.  Saint Teresa of Avila #rafikfarouk

Saddle your dreams before you ride em.  Mary Webb #rafikfarouk

​ Vision does not ignite growth; passion does.  Passion fuels vision and vision is the focus of the power of passion.  Leaders who are passionate about their call create  vision .  Ken Hemphill #rafikfarouk

Be great in act, as you have been in thought.  Jean Paul

Reading maketh a full man;  conference a ready man;  and writing an exact man.  Francis Bacon #Rafikfarouk

The advice of the elders to young men  is very apt to be as unreal as a list of the hundred best books.  Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. #Rafikfarouk

And each man stands with his face in the light.  Of his own drawn sword, ready to do what a hero can.  Elizabeth Barrett Browning #rafikfarouk

Win or lose, do it fairly.  Knute Rockne #rafikfarouk

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.  Dalai Lama #rafikfarouk

The conqueror is regarded with awe; the wise man commands our respect; but it is only the benevolent man that wins our affection.  William Dean Howells #rafikfarouk