We ought not to withdraw entirely from all communion with unconverted people. It would be cowardice and indolence to do so, even if it were possible. It would shut us out from many opportunities of doing good. But we ought to go into their society moderately, watchfully, and prayerfully, and with a firm resolution to carry our Master and our Master's business with us.~ J.C. Ryle Expository Thoughts on the Gospels: Luke volume 2 , [Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth, 1998], 147

In the ordinary business of life, industry can do anything which genius can do, and very many things which it cannot.- Henry Ward Beecher, 1813 - 1887

It is not work that kills men; it is worry. Worry is rust upon the blade.- Henry Ward Beecher, 1813 - 1887

If you are humble, nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know what you are.-Mother Teresa

We must not conceal from ourselves that true Christianity brings with it a daily cross in this life,
while it offers us a crown of glory in the life to come.
The flesh must be daily crucified.
The devil must be daily resisted.
The world must be daily overcome.
There is a warfare to be waged, and a battle to be fought.
All this is the inseparable accompaniment of true religion. Heaven is not to be won without it.
Never was there a truer word than the old saying, "No cross, no crown!"
If we never found this out by experience, our souls are in a poor condition. ~ J.C. Ryle