Quotes About Guidance

Ah, Jo, instead of wishing that, thank God that Father and Mother were particular, and pity from your heart those who have no such guardians to hedge them around with principles which may seem like prison walls to impatient youth...

Tell me how you do it, Marmee dear. My good mother used to help me... As you do us... interrupted Jo, with a grateful kiss. But I lost her when I was a little older than you are

Never mind. Little girls shouldn't ask questions." 'Now if there is anything mortifying to our feelings when we are young, it is to be told that, and to be bidden to "run away, dear" is still more trying to us.

Ah, Jo, instead of wishing that, thank God that 'Father and Mother were particular', and pity from your heart those who have no such guardians to hedge them round with principles which may seem like prison walls to impatient youth, but which will prove sure foundations to build character upon in womanhood.

De improviso, la luna se abrió paso entre las nubes y lo llenó todo de luz, como una cara luminosa y benigna que parecía susurrar en el silencio: No te desanimes, querida, recuerda que tras las nubes siempre llega la luz.

No, dear, we cannot see or know many things that grieve us very much, but we can trust that it is right, and try to believe that all is meant for our good. That is what faith means, and without it we are miserable. When you were little, you were afraid of the dark, but if I spoke or touched you, then you were sure all was well, and fell asleep holding my hand. God is wiser and stronger than any father or mother, so hold fast to Him, and you will have no doubt or fear, however dark it seems.

Ah, Jo, instead of wishing that, thank God that father and mother were particular, and pity from your heart those who have no such guardians to hedge them round with principles which may seem like prison-walls to impatient youth, but which will prove sure foundations to build character upon in womanhood.

If he is old enough to ask the question he is old enough to receive true answers. I am not putting the thoughts into his head, but helping him unfold those already there. These children are wiser than we are, and I have no doubt the boy understands every word I have said to him. Now, Demi, tell me where you keep your mind.

Of course it was uphill work at first, and Jo made queer mistakes, but the wise Professor steered her safely into calmer waters

Nuestras cargas están aquí, nuestro camino está delante de nosotras y el deseo de bondad y felicidad es el guía que nos dirige a través de muchas penas y equivocaciones hasta la paz, que es una verdadera Ciudad Celestial.

I must try to practice all the virtues I would have my little girls possess, for I was their example.

He that is down need fear no fall, He that is low no pride. He that is humble ever shall Have God to be his guide. I am content with what I have, Little be it, or much. And, Lord! Contentment still I crave, Because Thou savest such. Fulness to them a burden is, That go on pilgrimage. Here little, and hereafter bliss, Is best from age to age!

We never are too old for this, my dear, because it is a play we are playing all the time in one way or another. Our burdens are here, our road is before us, and the longing for goodness and happiness is the guide that leads us through many troubles and mistakes to the peace which is the true Celestial City.

It won't do a bit of good, Jo. My eye is on you, so mind what you do, or I'll come and bring you home.

Yes, and when I have my flock, I'll just point to you, and say 'There's your model, my lads'.

whom he had saved from a life of excessive freedom

Having discarded several older partners, the young man had no real business mentors, heroes, or role models and was beholden to no one.

Because she confided in him and gave him adult responsibilities, he matured rapidly and acquired unusual confidence;

I never undertake to instruct the man who asks me questions.

It seemed unfortunate that they were led into such lavish style.

Washington went on to say that this mighty blaze "ought to be under the guidance of reason, for although we cannot avoid first impressions, we may assuredly place them under guard.

With such men at the helm, the GEB, for all its good works, would fall considerably short of heaven.

She exerted a strong influence upon the rest of us.

Rockefeller worked by subtle hints, doling out praise sparingly to employees and nudging them along.