truisms

Ekaterina · Post by **Ekaterina** » Fri 22 December 2006 9:22 am

It is possible to grieve for our own sins and yet to rejoice in Christ.

– St. John Chrysostom

Ekaterina · Post by **Ekaterina** » Fri 22 December 2006 9:22 am

God listens, not to our voice, but to our heart.

– Cyprian of Carthage

Ekaterina · Post by **Ekaterina** » Fri 22 December 2006 10:33 am

We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another. Then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enough and we'll be more content when they are.

After that, we're frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with. We will certainly be happy when they are out of that stage. We tell ourselves that our life will be complete when our spouse gets his or her act together, when we get a nicer car, are able to go on a nice vacation, or when we retire.

The truth is, there's no better time to be happy than right now. If not now, when? Your life will always be filled with challenges. It's best to admit this to yourself and decide to be happy anyway.

Happiness is the way. So, treasure every moment that you have and treasure it more because you shared it with someone special, special enough to spend your time with ... and remember that time waits for no one.

Ekaterina · Post by **Ekaterina** » Sat 23 December 2006 5:03 am

A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side.

Aristotle

Ekaterina · Post by **Ekaterina** » Sat 23 December 2006 5:04 am

Anybody can become angry - that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way - that is not within everybody's power and is not easy.

Aristotle

Ekaterina · Post by **Ekaterina** » Sat 23 December 2006 5:06 am

Fear is pain arising from the anticipation of evil.

Aristotle

Ekaterina · Post by **Ekaterina** » Sat 23 December 2006 5:07 am

I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self.

Aristotle