Patricia St. John Quotes & Sayings

Children who are not loved themselves often find it difficult to love others. — Patricia St. John

God is love, and when we pray we are drawing near to love, and all our hatred must melt away like the snow melts when the sun shines on it in spring. Leave Lucien to God, Annette. He rewards both good and evil, but remember, He loves Lucien just the same as He loves Dani. — Patricia St. John

Stooping very low, He engraves with care
His Name, indelible, upon our dust;
And from the ashes of our self-despair,
Kindles a flame of hope and humble trust.
He seeks no second site on which to build,
But on the old foundation, stone by stone,
Cementing sad experience with grace,
Fashions a stronger temple of His own. — Patricia St. John

It is hard work to win back love. But don't give up. Those who persevere find more happiness in earning love than they do in gaining it. — Patricia St. John

I feel like a little tug in a great storm. But I'm fastened to a great ship on ahead. It's going into port and can't lose it's way. — Patricia St. John

Your skill can never buy you love. It may win you admiration and envy, but never love. If that was what you were after, you have wasted your time. — Patricia St. John