Religion is only another word for the right use of a man's whole self, instead of a wrong use of himself. — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
A man that puts himself on the ground of moral principle, if the whole world be against him, is mightier than all… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
Self-government by the whole people is the teleologic idea. The republican form of government is the noblest and the best, as it… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
The whole of the Saviour's ministerial life, at least the part of it that stands on record, was passed in what we… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
When the old creeds are threadbare, and worn through, And all too narrow for the broadening soul, Give me the fine, firm… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
His nature is such that our often coming does not tire him. The whole burden of the whole life of every man… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
The thistle is a prince. Let any man that has an eye for beauty take a view of the whole plant, and… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
Heaven answers with us the same purpose that the tuning-fork does with musicians. Our affections, the whole orchestra of them, are apt… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
It is the end of art to inoculate men with the love of nature. But those who have a psssion for nature… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
Prayer covers the whole of man's life. There is no thought, feeling, yearning, or desire, however low, trifling, or vulgar we may… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
Education is the knowledge of how to use the whole of oneself. Many men use but one or two faculties out of… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
Love, in this world, is like a seed taken from the tropics, and planted where the winter comes too soon; and it… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
Oh, ye infidel philosophers, teach me how to find joy in sorrow, strength in weakness, and light in darkest days; how to… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
To the great tree-loving fraternity we belong. We love trees with universal and unfeigned love, and all things that do grow under… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
A week filled up with selfishness, and the Sabbath stuffed full of religious exercises, will make a good Pharisee, but a poor… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
What profusion is there in His work! When trees blossom there is not a single breastpin, but a whole bosom full of… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
Today is a goblet day. The whole heavens have been mingled with exquisite skill to a delicious flavor, and the crystal cup… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
Astronomers have built telescopes which can show myriads of stars unseen before; but when a man looks through a tear in his own eye,… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
A lie always needs a truth for a handle to it. The worst lies are those whose blade is false, but whose handle is… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
Miracles are like candles lit up until the sun rises, and then blown out. Therefore, I am amused when I hear sects and churches… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
Even a liar tells a hundred truths to one lie; he has to, to make the lie good for anything. — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
Laws are not masters but servants, and he rules them who obey them. — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
Our sweetest experiences of affection are meant to be suggestions of that realm which is the home of the heart. — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
In America there is not one single element of civilization that is not made to depend, in the end, upon public opinion. — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
The best lessons a man ever learns are from his mistakes. It is not for want of schoolmasters that we are still ignorant. — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
I never knew an early-rising, hard-working, prudent man, careful of his earnings, and strictly honest who complained of bad luck. — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
People may talk about the equality of the sexes! They are not equal. The silent smile of a sensible, loving woman will vanquish ten… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
Mirthfulness is in the mind and you cannot get it out. It is just as good in its place as conscience or veneration. — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
