Charity bears all things, is long suffering in all things. There is nothing mean to charity, nothing arrogant. Charity knows no schism, does not rebel, does all things in concord. In charity all the lect of God have been made perfect. Clement of Rome (35 – 99 A.D.)
Clement of Alexandria Quote – “There is only one way of truth, but different paths…”
There is only one way of truth, but different paths from different places join it, just like tributaries flowing into a perennial river. Solomon adds that there are plenty of righteous people and plenty of routes for them. He explains this as follows: “The paths of the righteous shine like light.” Clement of Alexandria (circa 150 – 215)
Clement of Alexandria Quote – “The union of the soul with soul and spirit with spirit…”
The union of the soul with soul and spirit with spirit in accordance with the sowing of the word brings growth to the seed sown and produces life. Everyone who is educated in obedience to his educator becomes a son. Clement of Alexandria (circa 150 – 215)
Clement of Alexandria Quote – “When people are made righteous by philosophy…”
When people are made righteous by philosophy they have stored help for themselves and inward perception which leads to reverence for God. Clement of Alexandria (circa 150 – 215)
Ben Sira Quote – “The mercy of the Lord is for all flesh…”
Human mercy is on one’s neighbor, but the mercy of the Lord is for all flesh… reproving, disciplining and teaching, and bringing it back as a shepherd does the flock. Ben Sira (circa 190 B.C.E.)
Ben Sira Quote – “The sage will serve among the greatest…”
The sage will serve among the greatest and appear before those who lead. Ben Sira (circa 190 B.C.E.)
Izumi Shikibu Quote – “Nothing in the world is usual today…”
Nothing in the world is usual today. This is the first morning. Come quickly — as soon as these blossoms open, they fall. This world exists as a sheen of dew on flowers. Izumi Shikibu (976 – 1030)
George Bernard Shaw Quote – “There is only one religion…”
There is only one religion, though there are a hundred versions of it. George Bernard Shaw (1856 – 1950)
Max Planck Quote – “Science cannot solve the ultimate mystery of nature…”
Science cannot solve the ultimate mystery of nature. And that is because, in the last analysis, we ourselves are a part of the mystery that we are trying to solve. Max Planck (1858 – 1947)
Anonymous Quote – “People stop being children when they start laughing…”
People stop being children when they start laughing at their ignorance. Anonymous