We go to the grave of a friend saying, “A man is dead,” but angels throng about him saying, “A man is born.”
HENRY WARD BEECHER
HENRY WARD BEECHER
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Henry Ward Beecher170 quotes“We go to the grave of a friend saying, “A man is dead,” but angels throng about him saying, “A man is born.””
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Since you are gone, I collect the stars each night building my own night sky, so I have something to hold onto forever.
Laura ChouetteLaura Chouette Can anybody hear me? Are my words going to waste I need to believe there was a purpose to all the pain?
Allie MillerAllie Miller The universe hears what you say, but it knows what you mean.
Brianna PastorBrianna Pastor Enough of this. The next one I love will return my passion.
Iestyn TudorIestyn Tudor It’s unconditional; their chemistry is unconditional – forever.
Ophelia ScarlettOphelia Scarlett I love you so much that it hurts and that’s the problem I love you so much that it hurts.
Olivia CliffordOlivia Clifford Let’s always bloom, savor and delight others with our beauty.
Mariya FedulovaMariya Fedulova Shadows follow me the way a vulture stalks death. One small step ahead.
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There ain’t been no angels in heaven around since God invented girls.
Elton JohnElton John Be careful with words, they’re dangerous. Be wary of them. They begat either demons or angels. It’s up to you to give life to one or the other. Be careful, I tell you, nothing is as dangerous as giving free rein to words
Elie WieselElie Wiesel Make yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you.
St Francis De SalesSt Francis De Sales I look at you and see your angel eyes, just like the devil electrifying me.
Frank ZFrank Z To want to become angels while we are still on earth is ridiculous.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Remember that the good angels do what they can to preserve men from sin and obtain God’s honor. But they do not lose courage when men fail.
Ignatius of LoyolaIgnatius of Loyola We ought to ask the Blessed Virgin, the angels, and the saints to pray for us that we may receive the good God as worthily as it is possible for us to receive him.
John VianneyJohn Vianney I still drink vodka; I’m not an advocate of drinking, but I’m no angel. I don’t like grass, because it just makes me hungry.
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