"Mathematics is a priceless gift of reason bestowed upon humankind by God. Every precise deduction of numbers and lines we made in the court was a demonstration to the wise men of this vast empire that truth knows no boundaries and ultimately points to the same source of truth."
— Jean-François Gerbillon
Source: Compilation of the Manchu version of "Principles of Geometry"
Mathematics, Reason, Truth
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"If God calls you, don't shrink back because you feel you're not smart enough or capable enough. God doesn't call those who are capable; He empowers those who are called."
— Gladys Aylward
Source: Little Women
God, calling, power
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"When we began this work, we had neither vast sums of money nor the support of power, only simple trust in God's promises. Look at today: hundreds of schools have been established, and tens of thousands of people are able to read. This proves once again that when people are willing to offer their meager five loaves and two fish, God Himself will perform the miracle of feeding them."