Henry Ward Beecher ( 10 of 89 )
A tool is but the extension of a man's hand, and a machine is but
a complex tool. And read more
A tool is but the extension of a man's hand, and a machine is but
a complex tool. And he that invents a machine augments the power
of a man and the well-being of mankind.
Any law that takes hold of a man's daily life cannot prevail in a community, unless the vast majority of read more
Any law that takes hold of a man's daily life cannot prevail in a community, unless the vast majority of the community are actively in favor of it. The laws that are the most operative are the laws which protect life.
The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world's joy.
The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world's joy.
God's providence is on the side of clear heads.
God's providence is on the side of clear heads.
A church debt is the devil's salary.
A church debt is the devil's salary.
Next to ingratitude, the most painful thing to bear is gratitude.
Next to ingratitude, the most painful thing to bear is gratitude.
That is true culture which helps us to work for the social betterment of all.
That is true culture which helps us to work for the social betterment of all.
The commerce of the world is conducted by the strong, and usually it operates against the weak.
The commerce of the world is conducted by the strong, and usually it operates against the weak.
Take all the robes of all the good judges that have ever lived on the face of the earth, and read more
Take all the robes of all the good judges that have ever lived on the face of the earth, and they would not be large enough to cover the iniquity of one corrupt judge
Heaven will be inherited by every man who has heaven in his soul.
Heaven will be inherited by every man who has heaven in his soul.
