Belle S. Spafford Born : October 8, 1895 Died : February 2, 1982 Browse All Authors Top 4 quotes by Belle S. Spafford To me, success is one's ability to keep the faith, develop his God-given talents, and be able to honestly say at the close of life, "the world is a better place because I have lived." Belle S. Spafford able faith life It is my conviction that there is perhaps no single factor more important in a spiritual home and in building spiritual strength in our children than the teaching and practice of prayer. Belle S. Spafford prayer spiritual children This is a wonderful world for women. The richness, the hope, the promise of life today, particularly for women, are exciting beyond belief. Nonetheless, we need stout hearts and strong characters; we need knowledge and training; we need organized effort to meet the future. Belle S. Spafford strong heart life I don't think any change in the world has been more significant than the change in the status of women. . . . A woman's world was her home, her family, and perhaps a little community service. Today, a woman's world is as broad as the universe. Belle S. Spafford family home thinking