Books are not men and yet they stay alive. Henry Ward Beecher alivebookman Change image and share on social
Greatness lies, not in being strong, but in the right using of strength; and strength is not used rightly when it serves only to carry a man above his fellows for his own solitary glory. He is the greatest whose strength carries up the most hearts by the attraction of his own. Henry Ward Beecher attractioncarryfellow share on social
All ambitions are lawful except those that climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind. Henry Ward Beecher ambitionclimbcredulity Change image and share on social
Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made and forgot to put a soul into. Henry Ward Beecher flowerforgetgod Change image and share on social
Love cannot endure indifference. It needs to be wanted. Like a lamp, it needs to be fed out of the oil of another's heart, or its flame burns low. Henry Ward Beecher burnendurefeed Change image and share on social
God appoints our graces to be nurses to other men's weaknesses. Henry Ward Beecher appointgodgrace Change image and share on social
Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul. Henry Ward Beecher blossomfairgratitude Change image and share on social
In this world it is not what we take up, but what we give up, that makes us rich. Henry Ward Beecher givemakerich Change image and share on social
The worst thing in this world, next to anarchy, is government. Henry Ward Beecher anarchybadgovernment Change image and share on social
Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody expects of you. Never excuse yourself. Henry Ward Beecher excuseexpecthigh Change image and share on social