Being and Doing – 8 June – Culture

CULTIVATION of the mind is as necessary as food to the body.

CICERO

THE responsibility of each man for the working of his intellect must be acknowledged.   The sin of mental carelessness or wilfulness must take its place among the sins against which men struggle, and for which they repent.

PHILLIPS BROOKS

I AM quite sure that it is a most solemn duty to cultivate our understandings to the uttermost, for I have seen the evil moral consequences of fanaticism to a greater degree than I ever expected to see them realized;  and I am satisfied that a neglected intellect is far oftener the cause of mischief to a man than a perverted or over-valued one.   Men retain their natural quickness and cleverness, while their reason and judgment are allowed to go to ruin, and thus they do work their minds and gain influence, and are pleased at gaining it;  but it is the undisciplined mind which they are exercising, instead of one wisely disciplined.

Dr. ARNOLD

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These quotes are from ‘Being and Doing’ A selection of helpful thoughts from various authors arranged for daily reading.

Collected by Constance M Whishaw and first published in 1908 for members of the Being and Doing Guild whose object is to do all they can for the relief of suffering and misery.

Most of the writers are 19th Century Christians from Britain and Europe who were committed to living their faith through deeds as well as words – Being AND Doing.

For many years these words have kept me company and encouraged me on the journey of faith.  I hope they will encourage others also.