Quotes about Devotion
It is necessary for the perfection of human society that there should be men who devote their lives to contemplation.
— St. Thomas Aquinas
I receive Thee ransom of my soul. For love of Thee have I studied and kept vigil toiled preached and taught…
— St. Thomas Aquinas
Happiness consists in self-application to something higher.
— St. Thomas Aquinas
Friendship is the deepest part of love
— St. Thomas Aquinas
I have a Bible near my bed.
— Donald Trump
Eric Fromm: "The need for . . . an object of devotion is deeply rooted in the conditions of human existence.
— Norman Geisler
The only way to do great work is to love what you do.
— Clayton M. Christensen
In sacrificing for something worthwhile, you deeply strengthen your commitment to it.
— Clayton M. Christensen
This may sound counter intuitive, but I deeply believe that the path to happiness in a relationship is not just about finding someone who you think is going to make you happy. Rather, the reverse is equally true; the path to happiness is about finding someone who you want to make happy, someone whose happiness is worth devoting yourself to.
— Clayton M. Christensen
Given that sacrifice deepens our commitment, it's important to ensure that what we sacrifice for is worthy of that commitment, as the church was for me and Annie. Perhaps nothing deserves sacrifice more than family—and not just that others should sacrifice for you, but that you should sacrifice for your family
— Clayton M. Christensen
Set me like a seal upon thy heart, love is as strong as death.
— Viktor E. Frankl
Just in case you ever foolishly forget; I'm never not thinking of you.
— Virginia Woolf