I would be cautious in embracing or rejecting doctrines. Had they been essential to our salvation, they would have been more explicitly declared in the Gospels, where we are so well taught the practice of every good word and work. Dorothea Dix cautiousdeclaredoctrine share on social
There is, in our nature, a disposition to indulgence, a secret desire to escape from labor, which, unless hourly combated, will overcome and destroy the best faculties of our minds and paralyze our most useful powers. Dorothea Dix combatdesiredestroy share on social
The duties of a teacher are neither few nor small, but they elevate the mind and give energy to the character. Dorothea Dix characterdutyelevate Change image and share on social
If we had only those things which are procured with ease and freedom from danger, we should find the comforts and luxuries, if not many of the necessaries of life, considerably diminished. Dorothea Dix comfortconsiderablydanger Change image and share on social
Attention to any subject will in a short time render it attractive, be it ever so disagreeable and tedious at first. Dorothea Dix attentionattractivedisagreeable Change image and share on social
I shall try and effect all that is before me to perform; and God, I think, will surely give me strength for His work so long as He directs my line of duty. Dorothea Dix directdutyeffect Change image and share on social
With care and patience, people may accomplish things which, to an indolent person, would appear impossible. Dorothea Dix accomplishcareimpossible Change image and share on social
What greater bliss than to look back on days spent in usefulness, in doing good to those around us. Dorothea Dix backblissday Change image and share on social
My happiest hours are spent in school, surrounded by those I hope to benefit. Dorothea Dix benefithappyhope Change image and share on social
Indulged habits of dependence create habits of indolence, and indolence opens the portal to petty errors, to many degrading habits, and to vice and crime with their attendant train of miseries. Dorothea Dix attendantcreatecrime Change image and share on social
