Pastoral Resources

I must work hard to make my singing above reproach; there must be no faults which hard work would take care of.

I see no faults in the Church, and therefore let me be resurrected with the Saints, whether I ascend to heaven or descend to hell, or go to any other place. And if we go to hell, we will turn the devils out of doors and make a heaven of it.

The mystery of existence is the connection between our faults and our misfortunes.

Just as a child respects his father even when he perceives his weaknesses and faults, so a German will not despise the old Germany which was once a symbol of greatness to him.

Just as the British subject loves England despite her faults, so we must insist that all Germans who were part of the old Germany and helped shape her, recognize the greatness and worthiness of present-day Germany.

To discern what weaknesses and faults separate you from God, you must enter into your own inward ground and then confront yourself.

Faults are beauties in a lover's eye.

People accuse me of being Methody, but I'm not at all. The one thing I don't want people to see is me. I don't want them to be able to recognize my faults and failures and qualities, and I won't use those things to spark off emotions or to illustrate.

To us Americans much has been given; of us much is required. With all our faults and mistakes, it is our strength in support of the freedom our forefathers loved which has saved mankind from subjection to totalitarian power.

We all have faults, and mine is being wicked.

Jealousy is, I think, the worst of all faults because it makes a victim of both parties.

The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults.

Of all the things I could know, my own faults and weaknesses are pretty much the most important.

Love has features which pierce all hearts, he wears a bandage which conceals the faults of those beloved. He has wings, he comes quickly and flies away the same.

Negroes are human beings with exactly the same faults and virtues as members of the other races.

My general plan is good, though in the detail there may be faults.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candor.

You should examine yourself daily. If you find faults, you should correct them. When you find none, you should try even harder.

America makes prodigious mistakes, America has colossal faults, but one thing cannot be denied: America is always on the move. She may be going to Hell, of course, but at least she isn't standing still.