Quotations are the fundamental distillation of a writer’s life and thinking as recorded in words and phrases for posterity. Through them the reader is afforded the unique opportunity to share in the thoughts, the life and the experiences of the writer. In a special way, they offer the reader a window into the mind of the author and hopefully an inducement to read further and learn more about the author and the story he relates.

On a wider scale, they are, as William Feather wrote, “the wisdom of the wise and the experience of the ages preserved into perpetuity“, and as such they are available for the enrichment and enhancement of humanity, regardless of age, sex, race, educational or economic status. They are indeed, as the Talmud states, “food for the famished”.

The collection of quotations presented in this blog, have been chosen by me because of their special impact upon me. They have been published so that you too, may experience the joy I have had over the years reading them and getting to know the authors.

I trust that you will come to know the feeling of deep satisfaction possible from reading them, searching out the author and meditating upon their meaning and their impact on your life.

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

BLESSINGS

BIBLICAL SOURCES

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. …..Matthew 5:3-10

It is more blessed to give, than to receive. …… Acts 20:35

Blessed shall be thy basket, and thy store. ……Deuteronomy 28:5

Blessings are upon the head of the just:
but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. Proverbs 10:6

The Blessings of the Lord;
It maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow withit. Proverb 10:22

NON-BIBLICAL SOURCES

May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever on your back May the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rain fall softly on your fields, And until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of his hands. …..Irish Blessing

Prayers go up, and Blessings come down. …..Yiddish Proverb

May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever on your back May the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rain fall softly on your fields, And until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of his hands. …..Irish Blessing


Every burden is a Blessing. ……Walt Kelly

When I started counting my Blessings,
My whole life turned around. …..Willie Nelson

What seems to us as bitter trials, are often Blessings in disguise. ….Oscar Wilde

There is no disaster that can’t become a Blessing;
And no Blessing that can’t become a disaster. ……Richard Bach

Men are slower to recognize Blessings than evils. …..Titus Livy

We should certainly count our Blessings;
But we should also make our Blessings count. …..Neil A. Maxwell
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