Tryon Edwards Quotes

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• Most controversies would soon be ended, if those engaged in them would first accurately define their terms, and then adhere to their definitions.
• Science has sometimes been said to be opposed to faith, and inconsistent with it. But all science, in fact, rests on a basis of faith,…
• He who can suppress a moments anger may prevent a day of sorrow.
• The great end of education is to discipline rather than to furnish the mind; to train it to the use of its own powers rather…
• To waken interest and kindle enthusiasm is the sure way to teach easily and successfully.
• He that never changes his opinions, never corrects his mistakes, will never be wiser on the morrow than he is today.
• To rejoice in another's prosperity is to give content to your lot; to mitigate another's grief is to alleviate or dispel your own
• Some of the best lessons we ever learn we learn from our mistakes and failures. The error of the past is the wisdom of the…
• If you would thoroughly know anything, teach it to others.
• True humility is not an abject, groveling, self-despising spirit; it is but a right estimate of ourselves as God sees us.
• Accuracy of statement is one of the first elements of truth; inaccuracy is a near kin to falsehood.
• He that never changes his opinion never corrects mistakes and will never be wiser on the morrow than he is today.
• People never improve unless they look to some standard or example higher or better than themselves.
• The great end of education is to discipline rather than to furnish the mind; to train it to the use of its own powers, rather…
• Seek happiness for its own sake, and you will not find it; seek for duty, and happiness will follow as the shadow comes with the…
• We haven't got the power to destroy the planet -- or to save it. But we might have the power to save ourselves.
• Mystery is another name for our ignorance; if we were omniscient, all would be perfectly plain
• Facts are God's arguments; we should be careful never to misunderstand or pervert them
• To rule one's anger is well; to prevent it is better.
• Hell is truth seen too late - duty neglected in its season

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