Next to victory, there is nothing so sweet as defeat, if only the right adversary overcomes you.
HENRY WARD BEECHERTears are often the telescope by which men see far into heaven.
More Henry Ward Beecher Quotes
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It is not in the nature of true greatness to be exclusive and arrogant.
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A man without self-restraint is like a barrel without hoops, and tumbles to pieces.
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There is no liberty to men who know not how to govern themselves.
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No grace can save any man unless he helps himself.
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Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody expects of you. Never excuse yourself.
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Our government is built upon the vote. But votes that are purchasable are quicksands, and a government built on them stands upon corruption and revolution.
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A little library, growing every year, is an honorable part of a man’s history. It is a man’s duty to have books.
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Ones best success comes after their greatest disappointments.
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The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world’s joy.
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Children are unpredictable. You never know what inconsistency they are going to catch you in next.
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Every young man would do well to remember that all successful business stands on the foundation of morality.
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Find out what your temptations are, and you will find out largely what you are yourself.
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If a man can have only one kind of sense, let him have common sense. If he has that and uncommon sense too, he is not far from genius.
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The head learns new things, but the heart forever practices old experiences.
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A Christian is nothing but a sinful man who has put himself to school for Christ for the honest purpose of becoming better.
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