Quotes about Maturity

Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything" (James 1:4)

Let the wind of God's comforting, guiding Spirit life you above temporary problems. With His help, you can soar to new heights of maturity and confidence.

A mature person is one who is does not think only in absolutes, who is able to be objective even when deeply stirred emotionally, who has learned that there is both good and bad in all people and all things, and who walks humbly and deals charitably.

The worst thing you can do for those you love is the things they could and should do themselves.

If boyhood and youth are but vanity, must it not be our ambition to become men?

It is looking at things for a long time that ripens you and gives you a deeper meaning.

If confidence is a plant of slow growth, credit is one which matures much more slowly.

"The twins no longer derive their sustenance from Nature's founts - in short," said Mr. Micawber, in one of his bursts of confidence, "they are weaned..."

The human soul develops up to the time of death.

But the strength and beauty of age is spiritual. We gradually lose the strength and beauty that is temporary so we'll be sure to concentrate on the strength and beauty which is forever.

In other words, the proof of spiritual maturity is not how 'pure' you are but awareness of your impurity. That very awareness opens the door to grace.

The proof of spiritual maturity, Tolstoy contended, is not how "pure" you are but awareness of your impurity. That very awareness opens the door to grace.