308 Quotes by Donna Lynn Hope

For those who praise God and say “God is good,” or, ‘I’m so blessed,” when you get what YOU want, try praising Him and saying, “God is good,” and “I’m so blessed,” when you’re suffering. To do the first is effortless. The masses do it, that's how easy it is. To do the latter requires something greater: strength, faith and gratitude - no matter the ouch involved.

How much pain a person detains may be proportionate to the pain they spare others when they'd rather hurt than hurt another.

I will leave and isolate myself rather than go through the futile task of trying to make everyone happy, which is impossible anyway.

Joy – in the fall, winter, and always in the mountains where people are few, wildlife is abundant and there is peace in the quiet.

You're sad but you hold everything back...

People care much more for how things look than how things are.

We know what we should do. Age is no excuse. Do we go to others for permission or for discipline?

Straightforwardness intimidates people. They prefer the veneer, despite what they claim.

Can I be trusted? Can you? I can be trusted with some things, but not all things, just like you.