Existence was given us for action, rather than indolent and aimless contemplation; our worth is determined by the good deeds we do, rather than by the fine emotions we feel. They greatly mistake who suppose that God cares for no… — Elias Lyman Magoon Copy Share Image
Invariably will you find perseverance exemplified as the radical principle in every truly great character. It facilitates, perfects, and consolidates the execution of the… — Elias Lyman Magoon Copy Share Image
In what a delightful communion with God does that man live who habitually seeketh love! With the same mantle thrown over him from the… — Elias Lyman Magoon Copy Share Image
The period of youth is the glory of nature, and the healthful development of all the resources of strength deposited in our nature is… — Elias Lyman Magoon Copy Share Image
True emotions and sincere words never perish. The great heart of humanity gladly receives and embalms every true utterance of the humblest of its… — Elias Lyman Magoon Copy Share Image
Perseverance is the master impulse of the firmest souls, the discipline of the noblest virtues, and the guaranty of acquisitions the most invigorating in… — Elias Lyman Magoon Copy Share Image
The practice of perseverance is the discipline of the noblest virtues. To run well, we must run to the end. It is not the… — Elias Lyman Magoon Copy Share Image
Existence was given us for action, rather than indolent and aimless contemplation; our worth is determined by the good deeds we do, rather than… — Elias Lyman Magoon Copy Share Image
The advent of truth, like the dawn of day, agitates the elements, while it disperses the gloom. — Elias Lyman Magoon Copy Share Image
The Lord's visitations of distinguished favor are always to the diligent. That great men may not be ashamed of honest vocations, the greatest that… — Elias Lyman Magoon Copy Share Image
Those who do the least themselves are always the severest critics upon the noble achievements of others. — Elias Lyman Magoon Copy Share Image
Lying is sometimes acted, insinuated, or implied, in a manner as injurious and shameful as when the falsehood is spoken outright. — Elias Lyman Magoon Copy Share Image
While the censorious man is most severe in judging others, he is invariably the most ready to repel any animadversions made upon himself. — Elias Lyman Magoon Copy Share Image
