Faith is not simply a patience that passively suffers until the storm is past. Rather, it is a spirit that bears things - with resignations, yes, but above all, with blazing, serene hope. Corazon Aquino
A wise ruler ought never to keep faith when by doing so it would be against his interests. Niccolo Machiavelli
Faith and doubt both are needed - not as antagonists, but working side by side to take us around the unknown curve. Lillian Smith
Faith indeed tells what the senses do not tell, but not the contrary of what they see. It is above them and not contrary to them. Blaise Pascal
God never made a promise that was too good to be true. Dwight L. Moody
You were made by God and for God, and until you understand that, life will never make sense. Rick Warren
Faith in oneself is the best and safest course. Michelangelo
I do respect people's faith, but I don't respect their manipulation of that faith in order to create fear and control. Javier Bardem
Ask those who love Him with a sincere love, and they will tell you that they find no greater or prompter relief amid the troubles of their life than in loving conversation with their Divine Friend. Alphonsus Liguori
I live and love in God's peculiar light. Michelangelo
Having a clear faith, based on the creed of the church is often labeled today as fundamentalism. Whereas relativism, which is letting oneself be tossed and swept along by every wind of teaching, look like the only attitude acceptable to today's standards. Pope Benedict XVI
God continues to work miracles in my life. Willie Aames
And the attitude of faith is the very opposite of clinging to belief, of holding on. Alan Watts
He wants you all to Himself to put His loving, divine arms around you. Charles Stanley