Matthew Simpson

If you live for your children, they may be smitten down and leave you desolate, or, what is far worse, they may desert you and leave you worse than childless in a cold and unfeeling world.

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These are some quotes by American author Matthew Simpson Clergyman, who lived between June 21, 1811 and June 18, 1884.

Quotes by Matthew Simpson

If we look at the realm of knowledge, how exceedingly small and limited is that part acquired through our own senses; how wide is that we gain from other sources.

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Sanctification is not regeneration.

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If you live for pleasure, your ability to enjoy it may pass away and your senses grow dim.

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