Quotes about Reflection
As a Jewish rabbi put it, A man should carry two stones in his pocket. On one should be inscribed, 'I am but dust and ashes.' On the other, 'For my sake was the world created.' And he should use each stone as he needs it.7-11
— Philip Yancey
What does the world learn about God by watching us his followers on earth?
— Philip Yancey
The worst moment for the atheist is
— Philip Yancey
When I am tempted to complain about God's lack of presence, I remind myself that God has much more reason to complain about my lack of presence.
— Philip Yancey
Let him who is about to accuse God consider the greatness of the God accused.
— Philip Yancey
Something inside me recoiled as I heard her repeat the clichéd comments from her visitors. Is Christianity supposed to make a sufferer feel even worse?
— Philip Yancey
At the end of her story she said simply, "As I look back, this is what matters. I have loved and been loved, and all the rest is just background music.
— Philip Yancey
On the other hand, if the subject had nothing to do but think about his pain (as is true in many hospitals and nursing homes), he showed much greater sensitivity.
— Philip Yancey
Death becomes the expression of everything you are, and you can bring to it only what you have brought to your life," said Roemer after the filming.
— Philip Yancey
The past must be remembered before it can be overcome.
— Philip Yancey
Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? —Mary Oliver, "The Summer Day
— Philip Yancey
Author Stephen Brown notes that a veterinarian can learn a lot about a dog owner he has never met just by observing the dog. What does the world learn about God by watching us his followers
— Philip Yancey