Quotes & anectdotes from the wise, the foolish, the courageous & the drunk

Jim Elliot Missionary

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Oct 8, 1927
  • Died: Jan 8, 1956

Philip James "Jim" Elliot was an evangelical Christian who was one of five missionaries killed while participating in Operation Auca, an attempt to evangelize the Huaorani people of Ecuador.

God always gives His best to those who leave the choice with him. best, God & inspirational

It is true that a fellow cannot ignore women - but he can think of them as he ought - as sisters, not as sparring partners. women

Wherever you are - be all there. motivation

The sound of 'gentle stillness' after all the thunder and wind have passed will the ultimate Word from God. God

Grieve not, then, if your sons seem to desert you, but rejoice, rather, seeing the will of God done gladly. God

St. Patrick's Day March 17, 2025

There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 quotes from John Millington Synge

3 quotes from John Millington Synge

Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 quotes from William Butler Yeats

28 quotes from William Butler Yeats

Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 other thoughts from Dave Barry

27 other thoughts from Dave Barry

We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 thoughts from Winston Churchill

74 thoughts from Winston Churchill