There is no such thing as chance or accident; the words merely signify our ignorance of some real and immediate cause.
ADAM CLARKEMultitudes of words are neither an argument of clear ideas in the writer, nor a proper means of conveying clear notions to the reader.
More Adam Clarke Quotes
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This is the case with thousands: they appear desirous of knowing the truth, but have not patience to wait in a proper way to receive an answer to their question.
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Pride works frequently under a dense mask, and will often assume the garb of humility.
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I have lived to know that the secret of happiness is never to allow your energies to stagnate.
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The same sun that hardens the clay softens the wax.
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Multitudes of words are neither an argument of clear ideas in the writer, nor a proper means of conveying clear notions to the reader.
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Remember that the word of God is not sent to particular persons, as if by name; and do not think you have no part in it, because you are not named there.
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However, all gifts seem now to be absorbed in one and a man must be either a Preacher or nothing.
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If you go forward in the spirit of the original apostles and followers of Jesus Christ, trusting not in man but in the living God
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But this Christ or Redeemer took not upon him the nature of angels, but the seed of Abraham, that is, human nature, that in the nature which sinned he might make the expiation required.
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Al its commands, exhortations, and promises having the most direct tendency to make men wise, holy, and happy in themselves, and useful to one another.
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Deeply consider that it is your duty and interest to read the Holy Scriptures.
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Woe to that man who runs when God has not sent him; and woe to him who refuses to run, or who ceases to run, when God has sent him.
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Whether the family of the Clarkes were of Norman extraction cannot be easily ascertained.
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If you be faithful, you will have that honor that comes from God: his Spirit will say in your hearts, Well done, good and faithful servants.
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The Bible is proved to be a revelation from God, by the reasonableness and holiness of its precepts
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