Henry Ward Beecher (June 24, 1813 – March 8, 1887) was an American Congregationalist clergyman, social reformer, and speaker, known for his support of the abolition of slavery, his emphasis on God's love, and hi...
A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs, jolted by every pebble in the road.” Henry Ward Beecher
A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs, jolted by every pebble in the road.”
There is no friendship, no love, like that of the parent for the child. Henry Ward Beecher
There is no friendship, no love, like that of the parent for the child.
Greatness lies not in being strong, but in the right use of strength. ” Henry Ward Beecher
Greatness lies not in being strong, but in the right use of strength. ”
Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul. Henry Ward Beecher
Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.
All words are pegs to hang ideas on. Henry Ward Beecher
All words are pegs to hang ideas on.
Every tomorrow has two handles. We can take hold of it with the handle of anxiety or the handle of faith.” Henry Ward Beecher
Every tomorrow has two handles. We can take hold of it with the handle of anxiety or the handle of faith.”
There never was a person who did anything worth doing, who did not receive more than he gave Henry Ward Beecher
There never was a person who did anything worth doing, who did not receive more than he gave
Genius unexerted is no more genius than a bushel of acorns is a forest of oaks. Henry Ward Beecher
Genius unexerted is no more genius than a bushel of acorns is a forest of oaks.
Books are not made for furniture, but there is nothing else that so beautifully furnishes a house.” Henry Ward Beecher
Books are not made for furniture, but there is nothing else that so beautifully furnishes a house.”
Books are the windows through which the soul looks out.” Henry Ward Beecher
Books are the windows through which the soul looks out.”
Hold yourself to a higher standard than anyone else expects of you. Never excuse yourself.” Henry Ward Beecher
Hold yourself to a higher standard than anyone else expects of you. Never excuse yourself.”
To become an able and successful man in any profession, three things are necessary, nature, study and practice. Henry Ward Beecher
To become an able and successful man in any profession, three things are necessary, nature, study and practice.