Wednesday, December 25, 2013

G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936)

Photo of G.K. Chesterton


When we were children we were grateful to those who filled our stockings at Christmas time.  Why are we not grateful to God for filling our stockings with legs (SearchQuotes)? Added 12/25/2013


The photo of G.K. Chesterton is in the Public Domain.

Sunday, December 22, 2013

J.C. Ryle (1816-1900)




Wealth is no mark of God’s favor. Poverty is no mark of God’s displeasure (Wealth and Poverty from God's View, The J.C. Ryle Archive). Added 12/22/2013



The photo of J.C. Ryle is in the Public Domain.

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919)


Photo of Andrew Carnegie
 

I have had a long, long life full of troubles, but there is one curious fact about them nine-tenths of them never happened (Forbes.com). Added 12/15/2013


As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say. I just watch what they do (Brainy Quote). Added 12/12/2011.


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