"Mathematics is a priceless gift of reason bestowed upon humankind by God. Every precise deduction of numbers and lines we made in the court was a demonstration to the wise men of this vast empire that truth knows no boundaries and ultimately points to the same source of truth."
— Jean-François Gerbillon
Source: Compilation of the Manchu version of "Principles of Geometry"
Mathematics, Reason, Truth
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"The reason people fall into the numbing effects of tobacco, alcohol, and opium is mostly because they cannot find spiritual sustenance within themselves, and are forced by the pressures of making a living, leaving them with no other way out. Therefore, drug prohibition and addiction treatment should not only heal the body, but also proclaim the true doctrine of Christ, awaken the soul, and enable them to enjoy true freedom."
— William Edward Macklin
Source: A Study of Tobacco, Alcohol, and Opioids in Various Countries
Smoking and drinking, introspection, the truth, Christ, the soul, freedom
Views: 165
"If God calls you, don't shrink back because you feel you're not smart enough or capable enough. God doesn't call those who are capable; He empowers those who are called."
— Gladys Aylward
Source: Little Women
God, calling, power
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"What God is looking for is not a great work, but the right person. If the person is wrong, no matter how great the work, it is just straw and stubble in God's eyes; if the person is right, even the smallest service is like gold and silver. Because what God wants is not what you do for Him, but what He reveals through you."
— Watchman Nee
Source: The Ministry of the Word of God
Work, people, service, manifestation, God
Views: 187
"When we began this work, we had neither vast sums of money nor the support of power, only simple trust in God's promises. Look at today: hundreds of schools have been established, and tens of thousands of people are able to read. This proves once again that when people are willing to offer their meager five loaves and two fish, God Himself will perform the miracle of feeding them."
— Samuel Pollard
Source: A Tightly Tied Bow
Promise, Trust, School, Miracle
Views: 160
"I do not believe that any suffering will come upon us without our consent. In my view, we should give thanks to God for sorrow as much as we give thanks for joy."
— Lottie Moon
Source: Dispatch of Light: Murad's Letters and Other Writings
Suffering, joy, gratitude, thanks to God
Views: 155