It is by continuing to put out good work that the artist best shows his gratitude.

The aim is to love God because the pure heart loves loving God and because the true mind knows He deserves it. Unlike the accusations and beliefs of the critics and skeptics, it is neither an obligation of duty; nor a fear of damnation; nor a wish for power; nor a desire to appear more righteous than others; nor because God needs it; but because through all love, truth, reason, faith, honesty, and joy in and beyond oneself and the universe, He is worthy.

Do not tell someone you are hungry if, whenever they feed you, you do not eat.

One may suffer the long-term in order to grow in appreciation for the small things. For in short-term suffering, one only notices the large.

Implore to self and pray for country, in your patriotic hearts, to be raising the flag of countless gratitudes while torching that one of idolatry.

I pity the man who praises God only when things go his way.