Quotes

"Woman's entire existence, in order to be a source of happiness to others as well as to herself, must be one of self-sacrifice. The first step in this royal pathway to all goodness and greatness, is to forget self. Self, with its miserable little cares and affections, is the root of all the wretchedness we cause to others, and all the misery we endure ourselves. Every effort we make to forget self. to leave self behind us, and to devote ourselves to the labor of making every person with whom we live with, happy, is rewarded by inner satisfaction and joy. The first step to becoming unselfish is to forget one's own comfort in order to seek that of others; the next, is to forget one's own pains and suffering, in order to alleviate those of others."
~ Daughters of Destiny, compiled and edited by Noelle (Wheeler) Goforth

"As a woman of godliness, we have the wonderful opportunity to let our lives sparkle with God's love--if we let him. Almighty God is our guide and shepherd and will give us the spirit of godliness to complete the spirit of loveliness in our lives!"
~ The Spirit of Loveliness, by Emilie Barnes

"The family is an art form. A family is an exciting career, because an art form needs work."
~ What is a Family?, by Edith Schaeffer

"No matter how poor the woman's home is or how hard her husband's lot, the true, selfless woman will cheer his heart, and so lighten his burden. May the quote of Shakespeare be constantly on her tongue: 'My heart is ever at your service.'"
~ Daughters of Destiny, compiled and edited by Noelle Wheeler

"If time be of all things the most precious, wasting time must be the greatest prodigality. Let us, then, be up and doing, and doing to the purpose. Sloth makes all things difficult, but industry all easy; and he that riseth late must not rest all day, and shall scarce overtake his business at the night, while laziness travels so slowly that poverty soon overtakes him. Drive thy business, and mother of good luck, and God gives all things to industry. Work while it is called today; for you know not how much you may be hindered tomorrow. One today is worth two tomorrows; and never leave till tomorrow what you can do today. Handle your tools without mittens; remember that the cat in gloves catches no mice. It is true there is much to be done, and perhaps you are weak handed; but stick to it steadily, and you will see great effects, for constant dropping wears away stones; and by diligence and patience the mouse ate in two the cable; and little strokes fell great oaks."
~ Benjamin Franklin

"Strong, beautiful femininity is part of our heritage as women. When we make the effort to cultivate such gentle strength, we not only enrich our own lives and make life a little better for those we encounter; we also pass on the spirit of femininity to the next generation."
~ The Spirit of Loveliness, by Emilie Barnes

"Share your life, and find the finest joy man can know. Do not be stingy with your heart. Get out of yourself into the lives of others, and new life will flow into you--share and share alike."
~ Joseph Fort Newton

"What we need most, are benevolent wives, mothers, and sisters in the dwellings of our over-burdened laborers. We need women for whom the roof about them and the four walls which unclose their dear ones are the only world they care to know. We need women who set their hearts on making their homes pleasant, sunny, and fragrant for the husband. He who works from dawn till dusk for the little home and wife and babes, looks forward to the warm welcome that awaits him when the long day is over; of the bright smile and the loving words that will be sure to greet him when he crosses the threshold of his own little Eden; of the cheerful fire in winter and the humble meal made so delicious by the love that prepares it and the sweet words that season it. This rest, security, and peace will encourage the overflowing heart of the husband and father and brother to think and to say that there is no spot of earth so dear and so blessed as the little sanctuary built up and adorned and made full of song by the true woman's heart."
~ Daughters of Destiny, compiled and edited by Noelle Wheeler

"What is a family? A family is a formation center for human relationships. The family is the place where the deep understanding that people are significant, important, worthwhile, with a purpose in life, should be learned at an early age. The family is the place where children should learn that human beings have been made in the image of God and are therefore very special in the universe."
~ What is a Family, by Edith Schaeffer

"Oh, there have been times in my life when I haven't felt appreciated, but God has taught me through these void periods of my life. I began to realize that God was dealing with me on the level of my motivations and my expectations. He wanted me to do whatever I did to please him, not my husband or my children or anyone else. When I began to stop expecting people to react in a certain way, I began to act out of proper motivation. I was aiming to please God, not expecting certain behavior from family and friends."
~ The Spirit of Loveliness, by Emilie Barnes

"Exercising our creativity is one way to be responsible stewards of the gifts and talents God has given us--and to rejoice in our identity as God's children, made in his image. As images of the Creator, we have the opportunity to fashion our lives and our homes into works of art. We can choose to be creative today and every day!...Contrary to what some people think, creativity doesn't have to be totally original. Picking up ideas from a friend are not "cheating." In fact, creativity stimulates more creativity. The more ideas you collect from the outside, the more creative you will be in adapting those ideas and coming up with your own different ones."
~ The Spirit of Loveliness, by Emilie Barnes

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