“Nicknames are only used in a friendly manner and not when making a sincere prayer or dedicating your prayers to the Creator.”

“As for methods of prayer, all are good, as long as they are sincere.”

Victor Hugo book Les Misérables

“As for how you pray, the words do not matter if they are sincere. Turn your prayer book upside down and face the infinite.”

Victor Hugo (1802–1885) French poet, novelist, and dramatist

“When you say your prayers try to understand”

Jon Bon Jovi (1962) American singer and musician

“I feel it is through prayer, meditation, and dedicated service that world peace can take place. Each individual has to try to make others happy, for it is only through happiness that we can have peace.”

Sri Chinmoy (1931–2007) Indian writer and guru

“Prayer is the soul's sincere desire,
Uttered or unexpressed,—
The motion of a hidden fire
That trembles in the breast.”

James Montgomery (1771–1854) British editor, hymn writer, and poet

“The Yogic scriptures say that God responds to the sacred prayers and efforts of human beings in any way whatsoever that mortals choose to worship - just so long as those prayers are sincere.”

Elizabeth Gilbert (1969) American writer

“Don't let your prayers turn into a wish list for Santa Claus. Worship God and praise him when you come to him in prayer.”

Bill Hybels (1951) American writer

“Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work.”

Oswald Chambers (1874–1917) British missionary

“When the Gods wish to punish us, they answer our prayers.”

Oscar Wilde An Ideal Husband