The Ciphers of Muirwood (Covenant of Muirwood, #2)

by Jeff Wheeler

We all face difficulties, but they should not become our core. We grieve, we suffer, we weep. Challenges are experiences that help us to grow, like the winds that help strengthen the roots of the apple trees in the Cider Orchard. Storms are always temporary and should never distract us from the beautiful days that were before or will come after. Do not become so fixed on a single injustice that you can no longer remember others may be suffering near you. Like the healing of the body when it is ill, the healing of the heart requires patience.

All those who offer an opinion on any doubtful point should first clear their minds of every sentiment of dislike, friendship, anger, or pity.

We often want one thing and pray for another, not telling the truth even to ourselves.

Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provoked it.

In a controversy, the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for truth, and have begun striving for ourselves.

Speak the truth. Do not yield to anger. Give much when you are asked for little.

We must never give up what we most want in life for something we think we want now. All things received begin with a thought. Therefore, we must be cautious what we allow ourselves to think.

Hatred is settled anger.

One must never hate, but love the ones who hate even if they are you.