Prayer is more than meditation. In meditation, the source of strength is one's self. When one prays, he goes to a source of strength greater than his own.

More Quotes by Madame de Stael

Politeness is the art of choosing among your thoughts.

One must choose in life between boredom and suffering.

In matters of the heart, nothing is true except the improbable.

We cease loving ourselves if no one loves us.

The more I see of men the more I like dogs.

Sow good services: sweet remembrances will grow from them.