First they ignored us, then they laughed at us, then they fought us - then we won. - Mahatma Gandhi

God takes men's hearty desires and will, instead of the
deed, where they have not power to fulfill them; but He never
took the bare deed instead of the will.-Richard Baxter (1615-1691), Directions and Persuasions to a Sound Conversion, in The Practical Works of Richard Baxter, v. VIII, London: J. Duncan, 1830, p. 174

A religion that is small enough for our understanding would not be big enough for our needs.-Corrie ten Boom

It has been long and justly remarked, that folly has ever sought alliance with beauty.- Frances Burney, 1752 - 1840

A little alarm now and then keeps life from stagnation.- Frances Burney, 1752 - 1840

But if the young are never tired of erring in conduct, neither are the older in erring of judgment.- Frances Burney, 1752 - 1840

How little has situation to do with happiness.- Frances Burney, 1752 - 1840

The mind naturally accommodates itself, even to the most ridiculous improprieties, if they occur frequently.- Frances Burney, 1752 - 1840