Let our chief goal, O God, be your glory, and to enjoy You forever.
JOHN CALVIN
JOHN CALVIN
John Calvin on enjoyment
John Calvin92 quotes“Let our chief goal, O God, be your glory, and to enjoy You forever.”
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John CalvinJohn Calvin The first part of a good work is the will, the second is vigorous effort in the doing of it. God is the author of both. It is, therefore, robbery from God to arrogate anything to ourselves, either in the will or the act.
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Helena DegnHelena Degn People who cannot see through souls will keep searching for beauty in faces and will never find it.
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Man needs difficulties in life because they are necessary to enjoy the success.
A. P. J. Abdul KalamA. P. J. Abdul Kalam I don’t know why I did it, I don’t know why I enjoyed it, and I don’t know why I’ll do it again.
SocratesSocrates Books are the perfect entertainment: no commercials, no batteries, hours of enjoyment for each dollar spent. What I wonder is why everybody doesn’t carry a book around for those inevitable dead spots in life.
Stephen KingStephen King I have to really enjoy someone’s personality, not just their looks, before I’ll kiss them.
Megan FoxMegan Fox I believe we are here on the planet Earth to live, grow up and do what we can to make this world a better place for all people to enjoy freedom.
Rosa ParksRosa Parks Don’t live to please everyone. Embrace those who enjoy your company and to hell with the haters.
Dr. SeussDr. Seuss Think for yourself and let others enjoy the privilege of doing so too.
VoltaireVoltaire The most important thing is to enjoy your life – to be happy – it’s all that matters.