You never know till you try to reach them how accessible men are; but you must approach each man by the right door.
HENRY WARD BEECHER
HENRY WARD BEECHER
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Henry Ward Beecher170 quotes“You never know till you try to reach them how accessible men are; but you must approach each man by the right door.”
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Henry Ward BeecherHenry Ward Beecher Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody expects of you. Never excuse yourself.
Henry Ward BeecherHenry Ward Beecher To array a man’s will against his sickness is the supreme art of medicine.
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Henry Ward BeecherHenry Ward Beecher The real democratic American idea is, not that every man shall be on a level with every other man, but that every man shall have liberty to be what God made him, without hindrance.
Henry Ward BeecherHenry Ward Beecher Do not give, as many rich men do, like a hen that lays her eggs and then cackles.
Henry Ward BeecherHenry Ward Beecher The dog is the god of frolic.
Henry Ward BeecherHenry Ward Beecher It is defeat that turns bone to flint; it is defeat that turns gristle to muscle; it is defeat that makes men invincible. Do not then be afraid of defeat. You are never so near to victory as when defeated in a good cause.
Henry Ward BeecherHenry Ward Beecher Whatever is almost true is quite false, and among the most dangerous of errors, because being so near truth, it is more likely to lead astray.
Henry Ward BeecherHenry Ward Beecher When a man says that he is perfect already, there is only one of two places for him, and that is heaven or the lunatic asylum.
Henry Ward BeecherHenry Ward Beecher Love is the river of life in this world.
Henry Ward BeecherHenry Ward Beecher It is for men to choose whether they will govern themselves or be governed.
Henry Ward BeecherHenry Ward Beecher Every man should keep a fair-sized cemetery in which to bury the faults of his friends.
Henry Ward BeecherHenry Ward Beecher Pushing any truth out very far, you are met by a counter-truth.
Henry Ward BeecherHenry Ward Beecher Adversity, if for no other reason, is of benefit, since it is sure to bring a season of sober reflection. People see clearer at such times. Storms purify the atmosphere.
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Liz TrussLiz Truss Everyone needs to have access both to grandparents and grandchildren in order to be a full human being.
Margaret MeadMargaret Mead I don’t try to sensationalize anybody. I’m not trying to entertain. I’m trying to give information and give access to me and tell about our program.
Nick SabanNick Saban I’d rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate.
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