Road of Hope: A Gospel from Prison
François-Xavier Nguyễn Văn Thuận
Top 10 Best Quotes
“865 If you win the hearts of your co-workers they will follow you energetically and devotedly, because they know that you love them sincerely and deeply, and that you would willingly make sacrifices for them. If you do not lead them with love you will have to employ the worst method - force.”
“863 Try to put yourself in the position of your co-workers. Exchange points of view with them as a friend, treat them warmly, let them see that you are interested in them, and that you understand them. Such a kindly attitude will inspire them to love and trust you.”
“851 A leader must be brave and calm in the face of unexpected events, whenever or wherever they may come. If the leader achieves these qualities, the severest of challenges will be overcome.”
“644 Every day the press emphasizes sensational events and political upheavals. You should be aware of these events in order to share in humanity’s anxieties. These should have a positive effect. They should urge you to build a new world in which the press will not find such events to report on. You have to build the kingdom of God right now in this world with all the means at your disposal.”
“538 If you are always morose, pessimistic, and complaining, people will begin to doubt the eloquent advice you constantly offer. Seeing your example, would they be able to put their faith in the God you witness to?”
“473 Love is not blind. Love sees the weakness of the beloved and tries to shoulder his or her burdens. Likewise love sees the abilities of the beloved and subtly encourages his or her potential.”
“928 During the most glorious events of our Lord’s public life - his transfiguration on Mount Tabor and his entry into Jerusalem - Mary remained hidden. But at times of gravest danger - the flight into Egypt, the way of the cross to Calvary, her sorrowful watch at the foot of the cross, and her vigil in the upper room with the apostles - Mary courageously chose to be present. She did not live for herself, but only for the Lord and his work of redemption.”
“897 “Leave it till later” is sometimes a wise response, but it is often an excuse used by the procrastinator, or the disillusioned.”
“885 Looking at the past to lament it is useless. Looking at the past to be proud of results is dangerous. Looking at the past to learn from it is wise.”
“864 The honors you receive will not be medals to hang on your chest, citations to frame for your walls, or laudatory speeches. Your work as a leader will be etched in the hearts and on the faces of your co-workers.”
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society, love, mary, selfless-love, leadership, learning-from-the-past, procastination, negativity, news, media
