Misery and pride. 'On horseback, death and a peacock'.

Franz could not accept that the fact that the glory of the Grand March was equal to the comic vanity of its marchers.

In the midst of a world of light and love, of song and feast and dance, [Lucifer] could find nothing to think of more interesting than his own prestige.

Scientists often say My position is mistaken. I cannot recall the last time something like that happened in politics or religion.

Kevin Owens? He couldn't rock with me. It just wouldn't happen.

The grace of God is never the cause for glorying in one's own power ... Perseverance is always opposed to false self-confidence.

God ... is hidden from corrupt eyes, from the proud and disdainful, but revealed to those who in confession of sin and receptive faith are open to His grace. Salvation is preached in Christ: it is not necessary for one to travel a long way to overcome its hiddenness: he should simply accept this gift in faith.

The person who understands the evil in his own heart is the only person who is useful, fruitful, and solid in his beliefs and obedience. Others only delude themselves and thus upset families, churches, and all other relationships. In their self-pride and judgment of others, they show great inconsistency." I am told over and over in scripture that my duty as a Christian is to become more and more like Jesus Christ.

Though pursuing holiness seems to be—and, in fact, is—a noble aim, and wanting to experience greater depth in holiness appears to be—and, in fact, is—a godly pursuit, it's possible that our desire for increased growth may be fueled by pride, ambition, and self-interest—and our attitude as we wait is often the best indicator of what our true motivation is.

Remember, a chip on the shoulder is a sure sign of wood higher up.

the higher perfection a soul aspires after, the more dependent it is upon Divine Grace.

Why should we be satisfied with a brief moment of worship? With such meager devotion, we restrain the flow of God's abundant grace. If God can find a soul filled with a lively faith, He pours His grace into it in a torrent which, having found an open channel, gushes out exuberantly.