Showing posts with label patience. Show all posts
Showing posts with label patience. Show all posts

Friday, February 19, 2010

Light Moment

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”
- Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman was an escaped slave who led many other slaves to freedom.  She was also an abolitionist, Civil War soldier, and women's rights advocate.  Pictured on the far left is Harriet Tubman with slaves she helped guide to freedom.  For more information about her, please consider http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Tubman

We continue a week of quotes celebrating African American History Month and the rich wisdom that enriches us all.  For more information about this time, please consider http://www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Light Moment


“One's action ought to come out of an achieved stillness: not to be mere rushing on.”

- D.H. Lawrence




Friday, November 6, 2009

Light Moment

“Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer.”

- William S. Burroughs

Monday, October 26, 2009

Light Moment

“What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.”

- St. Francis de Sales

Monday, June 29, 2009

Light Moment

Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer.

- Romans 12:12

Friday, December 5, 2008

Light Moment

“It is not a virtue to refrain from hurting others, but it is a virtue to bear a hurt patiently.”
- Solomon Ibn Gabirol, Mibhar HaPeninim