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The first evil choice or act is linked to the second and each one to the one that follows, both by the tendency of our evil nature and by the power of habit, which holds us as by a destiny. (Tryon Edwards)
The secret of a good memory is attention, and attention to a subject depends upon our interest in it. We rarely forget that which has made a deep impression on our minds. View quote
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Deference is the instinctive respect which we pay to the great and good. The unconcious acknowledgement of the superiority or excellence of others. View quote
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The desires and longings of man are vast as eternity, and they point him to it. View quote
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Deviation from either truth or duty is a downward path, and none can say where the descent will end. – 'He that despiseth small things shall fall by little and little. View quote
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Sense, brevity and point are the elements of a good proverb. View quote
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Fables, like parables, are more ancient than formal arguments and are often the most effective means of presenting and impressing both truth and duty. View quote
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The prejudiced and obstinate man does not so much hold opinions, as his opinions hold him. View quote
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The first evil choice or act is linked to the second; and each one to the one that follows, both by the tendency of our evil nature and by the power of habit, which holds us as by a destiny. – As Lessing says, 'Let the devil catch you but by a single hair, and you are his forever. View quote
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Credulity is belief on slight evidence, with no evidence, or or against evidence. In this sense it is the infidel, not the believer, who is credulous. 'The simple,' says Solomon, 'believeth every word. View quote
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The leaves in autumn do not change color from the blighting touch of frost, but from the process of natural decay. They fall when the fruit is ripened, and their work is done. And their splendid coloring is but their graceful and beautiful surrender of life when they have finished their summer offering of service to God and man. And one of the great lessons the fall of the leaf teaches is this : Do your work well, and then be ready to depart when God shall call. (Tryon Edwards)
The certainty of punishment, even more than its severity, is the preventive of crime. View quote
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Abuse of any one generally shows that he has marked traits of character. The stupid and indifferent are passed by in silence. View quote
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Contemplation is to knowledge, what digestion is to food – the way to get life out of it. View quote
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Temperance is to the body what religion is to the soul, the foundation and source of health and strength and peace. View quote
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Have something to say; say it; and stop when you've done. View quote
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He is one of the noblest conquerors who carries on a successful warfare against his own appetites and passions, and has them under wise and full control. View quote
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Seek happiness for its own sake, and you will not find it; seek for duty, and happiness will follow as the shadow comes with the sunshine. View quote
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It has been said that science is opposed to, and in conflict with revelation. But the history of the former shows that the greater its progress, and the more accurate its investigations and results, the more plainly it is seen not only not to clash with the latter, but in all things to confirm it. The very sciences from which objections have been brought against religion have, by their own progress, removed those objections, and in the end furnished full confirmation of the inspired Word of God.”. View quote
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The highest attainment, as well as enjoyment of the spiritual life, is to be able at all times and in all things to say, 'Thy will be done.' View quote
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Happiness is like manna it is to be gathered in grains, and enjoyed every day. It will not keep it cannot be accumulated nor have we got to go out of ourselves or into remote places to gather it, since it has rained down from a Heaven, at our very door. (Tryon Edwards)
Some so speak in exaggerations and superlatives that we need to make a large discount from their statements before we can come at their real meaning. View quote
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Quiet and sincere sympathy is often the most welcome and efficient consolation to the afflicted. Said a wise man to one in deep sorrow, I did not come to comfort you; God only can do that; but I did come to say how deeply and tenderly I feel for you in your affliction. View quote
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Apothegms are the wisdom of the past condensed for the instruction and guidance of the present. View quote
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Deviation from either truth or duty is a downward path. View quote
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