The true law of the race is progress and development. Whatever civilization pauses in the march of conquest, it is overthrown by the barbarian.
We should ask God to increase our hope when it is small, awaken it when it is dormant, confirm it when it is wavering, strengthen it when it is weak, and raise it up when it is overthrown. - John Calvin
When a pebble is thrown into a lake, everything, down to the furthermost depths, moves with it. ... And if, afterwards, everything seems as it was, the level of the lake has none the less been raised by imperceptible, incalculable degree. The old order has been overthrown -- by a pebble. - Théophile Thoré
Does marriage have such a revolutionary power that a long-established habit can be overthrown in such a short time? - Yiyun Li