27 Quotes by Chris Ernest Nelson

History teaches us about who we are, where we’ve been, and where we’re going. 

I have always thought of history as a prophylactic against extreme social disorders. If we are aware of the conditions in which such disorders arise, and the way people respond to them, we can better avoid falling victim to their influences. We can better remain true to our moral decency, and to our ideals of liberty and justice. To be forewarned is to be forearmed. 


Learning begins with desire, moves on to confusion, then to difficult questions, followed by a range of possibilities, and finally arriving at knowledge.

Tears are the only waters strong enough to carry the immensity of love.

This world will pass away and all the injustices and evils wrought by mankind will disappear like morning dew when the sun rises. Only Righteousness, only Charity, only Love will endure forever.

People see by the light of their own stars. Some nights the stars waver in obscuring mists. I steer a straight course by my own compass. and delight in the mysteries of misguiding stars.

Be the best storyteller of your own life.Make your life a lesson in loving, make it a thrilling adventure,and give it a happy ending.

You want to learn?Find those people who are happiest, those most productively engaged in their own lives and community– get as close to them as you can– and stay there.

The same breath that carriesthe magic of the words-"I love you",plays the magic of the flute."God is so close I hearHim singing.

It is wise to master your self, but it is wiser to leave a few rogue thoughts, some few doubts, and some loose ends. It is into the wild and unfinished places that we can grow.