A boy is the only known substance from which a man can be made. Richard L. Evans More Quotes by Richard L. Evans More Quotes From Richard L. Evans May I make two citations from the words of a discerning editorial writer, not one of my faith, but one of much faith: "If we neglect the divine . . . and give ourselves over wholly to the human," he said, "we may certainly count upon nothing but the triumph of pessimism. . . . True optimism must rest upon a calm, unshakable faith in eternal life and in the unlimited goodness of him who gives it." Richard L. Evans givinglifetwo Indeed, the greatest blessing that can follow the death of those we love is reconciliation. Without it there is no peace. But with it come quiet thoughts and quickened memories. And what else shall a man do except become reconciled? What purpose does he serve by fighting what he cannot touch or by brooding upon what he cannot change? Richard L. Evans fightingmemoriespeace If you don't want temptation to follow you, don't act as if you are interested. Richard L. Evans ifstemptationwant Go ahead with your life, your plans.... Don't waste time by stopping before the interruptions have started. Richard L. Evans wasting-timestoppingwaste But fortunately for us and for all men, it has not been given unto us to judge, nor to execute, nor to measure out the days and the years of men. We may be most grateful that such matters belong to the Lord God our Father, who sees things past and things to come. And, we may be grateful for the assurance that there is plan and purpose in this world, and in our own lives. Richard L. Evans gratefullifefather Maturity begins on the day we accept responsibility for our own actions. Richard L. Evans maturityresponsibilityaction The undertaking of a new action brings new strength. Richard L. Evans newstrengthactioninspirational
