“God's chief way of acting is by persuasion and patience and long-suffering, not by coercion and stark confrontation. He acts by gentle solicitation and by sweet enticement. He always acts with unfailing respect for the freedom and independence that we possess.”

“Duty is an act of obedience stemming from respect, whilst willing desire is an act of freedom. To do something out of obedience is nice, but to do something from freedom is beautiful." ~ Jill Thrussell”

“Higher level independence starts with the freedom and independence of the mind to think and act according to the highest principles of knowledge and worthy traditions of a nation.”

“The only way to show a true respect for God is to act morally while ignoring God’s existence.”

“The more often he feels without acting, the less he will be able ever to act, and, in the long run, the less he will be able to feel.”

“True spirituality makes you loving and grateful, and forgiving, and patient, and gentle, and long-suffering. True spirituality breathes reverence into every act and deed.”