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

by Jeff Wheeler

“There was never an angry man who thought his anger was unjust.”

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,

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.

What is the good of dragging up sufferings that are over, of being unhappy now just because you were then?

All of us will die eventually. We must not be afraid to live.”

Loyalty, when divided, is sharper than a blade and cuts both ways.”

our behavior flows from three main sources. Desire. Emotion. Knowledge.

Advice most needed is the least heeded,

How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it. A single word, spoken in enmity, can scar a heart for a lifetime.

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

the greatest remedy for anger is delay.

The Medium is intent on your personal growth. That progress can be quick when you willingly allow it to lead you through every experience you encounter, whether it initially be to your individual liking or not.

“Our greatest pain in this life often comes from those who should love us the most.

a peaceful conscience invites relief from anguish, sorrow, guilt, and shame. It provides a foundation for joy. It is of immeasurable worth. It is also incredibly rare.

When you are offended at any man’s fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.

Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people.

Belief and character are intermixed.

Character is not developed in moments of temptation and trial. That is when it is intended to be used.

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

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

Wars spring from unseen and generally insignificant causes, the first outbreak being often but an explosion of anger.

By our deeds are we known, but by our words are we trusted.”

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.