Quote

Take time for good books time to absorb the thoughts of poets and philosophers, seers and prophets.

Wilferd Peterson

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Wilferd Peterson
Philosopher
Poet
Thoughts
Seers
Books
Absorb
Book
Prophets
Take
Philosophers
Good
Prophet
Time
Poets

More quotes by Wilferd Peterson

Image
In my opinion we can never think of God in big enough terms. He is bigger than our biggest thoughts of Him. Our imaginations cannot stretch wide enough to take in all of God.
Wilferd Peterson
Image
Big thinking precedes great achievement.
Wilferd Peterson
Image
Imagination inspires you to look at everything with fresh eyes, as though you had just come forth from a dark tunnel into the light of day. Imagination becomes for you a magic lamp with which to search the darkness of the unknown, that you may discover new goals or chart more productive paths to old goals.
Wilferd Peterson
Image
He knows that as long as a man keeps his faith in God and in himself nothing can permanently defeat him.
Wilferd Peterson
Image
Be gentle with yourself, learn to love yourself, to forgive yourself, for only as we have the right attitude toward ourselves can we have the right attitude toward others.
Wilferd Peterson
Image
He can talk to himself about his dreams, hopes and aspirations. He can convince himself that there is a place for him and an important work for him to do.
Wilferd Peterson
Image
Love, in the words of the Master, is the shining commandment: LOVE ONE ANOTHER.
Wilferd Peterson
Image
Love is down to earth and it reaches to the highest star it is the valey of humility and the mopuntaintop of ecstasy.
Wilferd Peterson
Image
Prayer does not change God, it changes us. It deepens insight, increases intuitive perception, expands consciousness. It transforms personality.
Wilferd Peterson
Image
We give of ourselves when we give gifts of the heart: love, kindness, joy, understanding, sympathy, tolerance, forgiveness. . .
Wilferd Peterson
Image
Happiness does not depend upon a full pocketbook, but upon a mind full of rich thoughts and a heart full of rich emotions.
Wilferd Peterson
Image
The art of work . . . It is going to your work as you go to worship, with a prayer of thankfulness and the aspiration to serve.
Wilferd Peterson
Image
Work miracles by setting a good example. Others will catch your spirit! The power of a good example is the greatest miracle-working power of all.
Wilferd Peterson
Image
I believe that to pray without ceasing means to think good thoughts without ceasing.
Wilferd Peterson
Image
Believe! An old Latin proverb reads: Believe that you have it and you have it.
Wilferd Peterson
Image
It is great to love life. Accept life as a precious gift from the hand of God and strive to make the most of it.
Wilferd Peterson
Image
Success is ninety-nine percent mental attitude. It calls for love, joy, optimism, confidence, serenity, poise, faith, courage, cheerfulness, imagination, initiative, tolerance, honesty, humility, patience, and enthusiasm.
Wilferd Peterson
Image
The best leaders are very often the best listeners. They have an open mind. They are not interested in having their own way but in finding the best way.
Wilferd Peterson
Image
Success is not arriving at the summit of a mountain as a final destination. It is a continuing upward spiral of progress. It is perpetual growth.
Wilferd Peterson
Image
In our behavior, in the words we write and speak, we can become ambassadors of God's inspiration. Whenever we strive to lift up others in ways that are good and noble we are serving as radiating centers for God's inspiration.
Wilferd Peterson