Goran Persson Quotes

I discovered that joy is not the negation of pain, but rather acknowledging the presence of pain and feeling happiness in spite of it.

Even in the middle of tragedy, we find moments of humor, moments of tenderness, of simple happiness.

Stories can conquer fear, you know. They can make the heart bigger.

In the midst of hardship, it was the music that restored my soul.

Hope thou not much, and fear thou not at all.

My faith helps me overcome such negative emotions and find my equilibrium.

Even when there are times that we're not happy, happiness will creep in.

Let's drink to the spirit of gallantry and courage that made a strange Heaven out of unbelievable Hell, and let's drink to the hope that one day this country of ours, which we love so much, will find dignity and greatness and peace again.

Sorrow for sin is indeed necessary, but it should not be an endless preoccupation. You must dwell also on the glad remembrance of God's loving-kindness; otherwise, sadness will harden the heart and lead it more deeply into despair.

The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be.

I have seen what a laugh can do. It can transform almost unbearable tears into something bearable, even hopeful.

Now if the harvest is over, And the world cold, Give me the bonus of laughter, As I lose hold.

Horrible things can happen to you, and horrible things happened to us on September 11. But if we look for love and happiness and fulfillment, we will find it.

I tell women who have gone through cancer that healing from it requires receiving care, receiving support, letting friends and family rally around us. It is time to receive.

I have a fan who suffered with leukemia, and apparently, the only thing that helped him through that was my music, so of course that's the ultimate sense of achievement. It's an incredible feeling.

It’s impossible to give thanks and simultaneously feel fear

The city's contradictions and frailties drive me to the church. The church, in turn, binds my wounds and soothes my troubled heart, and sends me right back out into the city again.

Fear is real, but so is love.

Don't let the past steal your present. This is the message of Christmas: We are never alone.

I think having the cancer allowed me to be able to freely talk about my faith.

I think you need to go through some stuff to really appreciate life and understand what it means to persevere, overcome and have faith. I think those tough times make you a stronger person.

What keeps me sane the most is, honestly, the Serenity Prayer.

Tragedy, loss, and hurt often arrive unanticipated. How we react when we are surprised will tell our families whether what we have taught and testified lies deep in our hearts.

No matter how dark the moment, love and hope are always possible.

Instead of hating, I have chosen to forgive and spend all of my positive energy on changing the world.