Quotes about World
By his sacrifice he has made way for grace to run like a river into the world.
— John Bunyan
It is the glory of the next world that will never wear out, while the good things of this world will vanish.
— John Bunyan
As the presence and name of God are dreadful and fearful in the church, so is his worship and service. I say his worship, or the works of service to which we are by him enjoined while we are in this world, are dreadful and fearful things.
— John Bunyan
What are the things you seek, since you leave all the world to find them?" "I seek an incorruptible inheritance," Christian answered.
— John Bunyan
Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.
— John Maxwell
But being has to precede doing if you want to change your world.
— John Maxwell
I may not be able to change the world I see around me, but I can change what I see within me.
— John Maxwell
[The Prayer of Mary] My Faithful Lord and Master, I boldly request that You speak to these dear servants of Yours. Ask big things of them. Make them uncomfortable. Stretch them in ways that they have no idea You can. And give them the will, the heart, and the faith to say a wholehearted yes to You whenever You ask. May their obedience change not only them, but the world. Amen.
— John Maxwell
Given the amount of unjust suffering and unhappiness in the world, I am deeply grateful for, sometimes even perplexed by, how much misery I have been spared.
— Dennis Prager
Blessed are the ears that hear the pulse of the divine whisperer, and give no heed to the many whisperings of the world.
— Thomas a Kempis
Lords of spirit, Lords of breath, Lords of fireflies, stars, and light, Who will keep the world from death?Who will stop the coming night?Blue eyes, blue eyes, have the sight.
— Madeleine L'Engle
St. Teresa of Avila described our life in this world as like a night in a second-class hotel.
— Malcolm Muggeridge