Crucible Quotes

“I look for John Proctor that took me from my sleep and put knowledge in my heart! I never knew what pretence Salem was, I never knew the lying lessons I was taught by all these Christian women and their covenanted men! And now you bid me tear the light out of my eyes! I will not, I cannot! You loved me, John Proctor, and whatever sin it is, you love me yet!”
― Arthur Miller, The Crucible

“It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things.”
― Theodore Roosevelt

“We were all forged in the crucible.”
― Gayle Forman, Where She Went

“The future belongs to Science. More and more she will control the destinies of the nations. Already she has them in her crucible and on her balances.”
― William Osler, The Life of Pasteur

“We burn a hot fire here; it melts down all concealment.”
― Arthur Miller, The Crucible

“The paranoid, real or pretended, always secretes its pearl around a grain of fact.”
― Arthur Miller

“The perplexity, the potential— God’s own crucible was not for angels.”
― Johnny Worthen, Beatrysel

“Sooner or later, we all go through a crucible. I'm guessing your's was that island. Most believe there are two types of people who go into a crucible: the ones who grow stronger from the experience and survive it, and the ones who die. But there's a third type: the ones who learn to love the fire. They chose to stay in their crucible because it's easier to embrace the pain when it's all you know anymore,”
― Marc Guggenheim

“Fear doesn't travel well; just as it can warp judgement, its absence can diminish memory's truth.”
― Arthur Miller

“What terrifies one generation is likely to bring only a puzzled smile to the next.”
― Arthur Miller

“Unfailing faith is fortified through prayer. Your heartfelt pleadings are important to Him. Think of the intense and impassioned prayers of the Prophet Joseph Smith during his dreadful days of incarceration in Liberty Jail. The Lord responded by changing the Prophet’s perspective. He said, “Know thou, my son, that all these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good.” If we pray with an eternal perspective, we need not wonder if our most tearful and heartfelt pleadings are heard. This promise from the Lord is recorded in section 98 of the Doctrine and Covenants: “Your prayers have entered into the ears of the Lord … and are recorded with this seal and testament—the Lord hath sworn and decreed that they shall be granted. “Therefore, he giveth this promise unto you, with an immutable covenant that they shall be fulfilled; and all things wherewith you have been afflicted shall work together for your good, and to my name’s glory, saith the Lord.” The Lord chose His strongest words to reassure us! Seal! Testament! Sworn! Decreed! Immutable covenant! Brothers and sisters, believe Him! God will heed your sincere and heartfelt prayers, and your faith will be strengthened.”
― Russell M. Nelson, Accomplishing the Impossible: What God Does, What We Can Do

“To develop enduring faith, an enduring commitment to be a full-tithe payer is essential. Initially it takes faith to tithe. Then the tithe payer develops more faith to the point that tithing becomes a precious privilege. Tithing is an ancient law from God. He made a promise to His children that He would open “the windows of heaven, and pour … out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.” Not only that, tithing will keep your name enrolled among the people of God and protect you in “the day of vengeance and burning.” Why do we need such resilient faith? Because difficult days are ahead. Rarely in the future will it be easy or popular to be a faithful Latter-day Saint. Each of us will be tested. The Apostle Paul warned that in the latter days, those who diligently follow the Lord “shall suffer persecution.” That very persecution can either crush you into silent weakness or motivate you to be more exemplary and courageous in your daily lives.”
― Russell M. Nelson, Accomplishing the Impossible: What God Does, What We Can Do

“Challenge is the crucible for leadership and the opportunity for greatness.”
― Kouzes/Posner, Leadership Challenge 4th E