Henry Ward Beecher ( 10 of 89 )
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.
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.
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.
The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things.
The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things.
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.
Where is human nature so weak as in the bookstore?
Where is human nature so weak as in the bookstore?
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.
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.
Compassion will cure more sins than condemnation.
Compassion will cure more sins than condemnation.
