66 Quotes by Frederick William Faber

We must have passed through life unobservantly, if we have never perceived that a man is very much himself what he thinks of others.

The exercise of patience involves a continual practice of the presence of God, for we may be called upon at any moment for an almost heroic display of good temper. And it is a short road to unselfishness, for nothing is left to self. All that seems to belong most intimately to self, to be self's private property, such as time, home, and rest, are invaded by these continual trials of patience.

Deep theology is the best fuel of devotion; it readily catches fire, and once kindled it burns long.

For right is right, since God is God.

We cannot resist the conviction that this world is for us only the porch of another and more magnificent temple of the Creator's majesty.

Nobody is kind to only one person at once, but to many persons in one.

Good is that darkening of our lives, Which only God can brighten; But better still that hopeless load, Which none but God can lighten.

Kind words are the music of the world.

The music of the Gospel leads us home.