Al’s Quotes & Quips for April

“To play a wrong note is insignificant—To play without passion is inexcusable.” (Ludwig Van Beethoven)

“Happiness always looks small while you hold it in your hands, but let it go, and you learn at once how big and precious it is.” (Maxim Gorky, quoted in the Associated Press)

“If you don’t have confidence, you’ll always find a way not to win.” (Carl Lewis, quoted in the Windsor, Ontario, Star)

“If you retain nothing else, always remember the most important rule of beauty, which is: Who cares?” (Tina Fey, quoted in CNN.com)

“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes—Art is knowing which ones to keep.” (Scott Adams)

“Every step we take toward making the state the caretaker of our lives, by that much we move toward making the state our master.” (Dwight Eisenhower, quoted in The Sword of the Lord)

“Many people would rather be certain they’re miserable, than risk being happy.” (Robert Anthony)

“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy—They are the charming gardeners who make our souls to blossom.” (Marcel Proust, quoted in Woman’s Day)

QUOTE OF THE MONTH: Watchman Nee was arrested for his faith in Christ in 1952, and he spent the rest of his life in a China prison. He died in his jail cell on May 30, 1972. When his niece came to collect his few possessions, she was given a scrap of paper that a guard had found by his bed. On it was written his life’s testimony: “Christ is the Son of God who died for the redemption of sinners and was resurrected after three days. This is the greatest truth in the universe. I die because of my belief in Christ.” —Watchman Nee.