Henry Ward Beecher ( 10 of 89 )
How things look on the outside of us depends on how things are on the inside of us.
How things look on the outside of us depends on how things are on the inside of us.
The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is, that one often comes from a strong will, and the other from a read more
The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is, that one often comes from a strong will, and the other from a strong won't.
The mother's heart is the child's schoolroom.
The mother's heart is the child's schoolroom.
Every father should remember that one day his son will follow his example instead of his advice
Every father should remember that one day his son will follow his example instead of his advice
Tears are often the telescope by which men see far into heaven.
Tears are often the telescope by which men see far into heaven.
Where is human nature so weak as in the bookstore?
Where is human nature so weak as in the bookstore?
Flowers have an expression of countenance as much as men and
animals. Some seem to smile; some have a read more
Flowers have an expression of countenance as much as men and
animals. Some seem to smile; some have a sad expression; some
are pensive and diffident; others again are plain, honest and
upright, like the broad-faced sunflower and the hollyhock.
We should not judge people by their peak of excellence; but by the distance they have traveled from the point read more
We should not judge people by their peak of excellence; but by the distance they have traveled from the point where they started.
I can forgive, but I cannot forget, is only another way of saying, I will not forgive. Forgiveness ought to read more
I can forgive, but I cannot forget, is only another way of saying, I will not forgive. Forgiveness ought to be like a cancelled note--torn in two, and burned up, so that it never can be shown against one.
The strength of a man consists in finding out the way God is going, and going that way.
The strength of a man consists in finding out the way God is going, and going that way.
