Quotes about Legacy

It is almost startling to hear this warning of departed time sounding among the tombs, and telling the lapse of the hour, which, like a billow, has rolled us onward towards the grave.

A teacher's major contribution may pop out anonymously in the life of some ex-student's grandchild. A teacher, finally, has nothing to go on but faith, a student nothing to offer in return but testimony.

Art, as far as it is able, follows nature, as a pupil imitates his master; thus your art must be, as it were, God's grandchild.

The older speak life and lessons to the younger, and the younger bring new energy and enthusiasm, pioneering a new way.

However, the truth is that to foster the next generation, we must become selfless leaders who are not out to make a name or position for ourselves but rather willing to pass on our knowledge and understanding for the kingdom's sake. Like David, we must be ready to deny ourselves in order to protect those God has entrusted to us.

Deep down, our single greatest fear is to live a life of insignificance, to come to the end of our life and feel like we never really did anything that mattered. That is our greatest fear.

A politician thinks of the next election; a statesman thinks of the next generation.

A politician thinks of the next election; a statesman thinks of the next generation.

Time to plant trees is when you're young, So you will have them to walk among - So, aging, you can walk in shade That you and time together made.

At the end of life, each of us must answer the question, Whose story captured my soul?

If you don't tell your kids/grandkids what God has done for you, don't expect their hearts to be captured by your God!

Paternity is a long way from fatherhood.