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When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them.
When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them.
Anger begins with folly, and ends with repentance.
Anger begins with folly, and ends with repentance.
It is easier to discover a deficiency in individuals, in states, and in Providence, than to see their real import read more
It is easier to discover a deficiency in individuals, in states, and in Providence, than to see their real import and value.
Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.
Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.
The man who tries to do something and fails is infinitely better than he who tries to do nothing and read more
The man who tries to do something and fails is infinitely better than he who tries to do nothing and succeeds.
Quarrels often arise in marriages when the bridal gifts are excessive.
Quarrels often arise in marriages when the bridal gifts are excessive.
Sin brought death, and death will disappear with the disappearance of sin.
Sin brought death, and death will disappear with the disappearance of sin.
Success is 99 percent failure.
Success is 99 percent failure.
As in nature, as in art, so in grace; it is rough treatment that gives souls, as well as stones, read more
As in nature, as in art, so in grace; it is rough treatment that gives souls, as well as stones, their luster. The more the diamond is cut the brighter it sparkles; and in what seems hard dealing, there God has no end in view but to perfect His people.
