Quotes about Foundation

Not in opinion but in nature is law founded.

A tree is only as good as the seed it is stems from.

In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars.

It's a good thing to have all the props pulled out from under us occasionally. It gives us some sense of what is rock under our feet, and what is sand.

Only that which is directed toward definite goals, which in turn are founded on sound educational philosophy, can be ultimately meaningful. The principles must always precede the activities.

Poetry is not only dream and vision; it is the skeleton architecture of our lives. It lays the foundations for a future of change, a bridge across our fears of what has never been before.

Our digestions, going sacredly and silently right, that is the foundation of all poetry.

Turbulence does not shake a tree with strong roots.

If a political party does not have its foundation in the determination to advance a cause that is right and that is moral, then it is not a political party; it is merely a conspiracy to seize power.

If the foundation of faith is not embedded in our hearts, the power to endure will crumble.

It is evident that imputation depends ?upon our union with Christ. "Having been made by God a surety for us and given to us for a head, he can communicate to us his righteousness and all of his benefits." Our union with Christ is the "cause and foundation" of our sharing in all his benefits, including justification (remission of sins and adoption as sons) (1992, 16.6).

God's goodness is the root of all goodness; and our goodness, if we have any, springs out of His goodness.