Selected quotes - page 17

A man dreams of the perfect woman. A woman dreams of the perfect man. But they don't realize that God created them to complement each other. Perfect relationships don't exist. There is feminine wisdom that overlooks male foolishness. There is masculine strength that forgives female weaknesses. View quote
The most precious jewels you will ever have around your neck are the arms of your children. View quote
No home can replace a father's home... And no heart can replace a mother's heart... View quote
Those who love us just the way we are are priceless! It's invaluable! View quote
Sometimes God destroys your plans because He knows that those plans will destroy you. View quote
An elder was asked: - What is the right way to raise our boy? - You must raise such a person whom a woman, a child, the homeland, and you yourselves-when you grow old-can trust. Then he will be a true man. View quote
By hugging our parents – we become calm. By hugging our loved ones – we become happy. By hugging our children – we become kind. By hugging our friends – we become sincere. By hugging our acquaintances – we become receptive. By hugging life – we become wise. Give a bit of warmth to your loved ones! View quote
Rivers do not drink their own water; trees do not eat their own fruit; the sun does not shine on itself and flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves. Living for others is a rule of nature. We are all born to help each other. No matter how difficult it is...life is good when you are happy; but much better when others are happy because of you. View quote
A precious gift from God is every day that we are alive. View quote
Your cell phone has already replaced your watch, camera, calendar, and alarm clock. Don't let it replace your family. View quote
People often judge the mistakes of others but are blind to their own. View quote
The person who apologizes is the bravest. The person who forgives is the most powerful. The person who forgets offenses is the happiest. View quote
An unhappy, angry person destroys everything, hurts even the closest and dearest people, while a kind person, creating peace and joy around them, restores what has been destroyed, comforts those who suffer, and helps those in need. View quote
Seraphim of Sarov
One support when you're at the bottom is more valuable than a thousand compliments when you're at the top. View quote
Pavle (Serbian)
We think that God watches us from above, but He sees us from within. View quote
Augustine of Hippo
Look more often at the stars. When you have a weight on your soul, look at the stars or the blue of the sky. When you feel sad, when they offend you -- stop yourselves... with the heavens. Then your soul will find peace. View quote
Pavel Florensky
A wise person is not bored in their solitude; they are bored in a crowd of fools. View quote
Three golden rules of speech: - Think before you speak. - Don't say what you don't think. - Don't say everything you think. View quote
Artemy Vladimirov