Age is not all decay; it is the ripening, the swelling, of the fresh life within, that withers and bursts the husk. George MacDonald ageburstdecay Change image and share on social
When we are out of sympathy with the young, then I think our work in this world is over. George MacDonald sympathyworkworld Change image and share on social
Few delights can equal the presence of one whom we trust utterly. George MacDonald delightequalpresence Change image and share on social
It is our best work that God wants, not the dregs of our exhaustion. I think he must prefer quality to quantity. George MacDonald dregexhaustiongod Change image and share on social
Forgiveness is the giving, and so the receiving, of life. George MacDonald forgivenessgivelife Change image and share on social
There are thousands willing to do great things for one willing to do a small thing. George MacDonald greatsmallthing Change image and share on social
It is not in the nature of politics that the best men should be elected. The best men do not want to govern their fellowmen. George MacDonald electfellowmangovern Change image and share on social
If instead of a gem, or even a flower, we should cast the gift of a loving thought into the heart of a friend, that would be giving as the angels give. George MacDonald angelcastflower Change image and share on social
You can't live on amusement. It is the froth on water - an inch deep and then the mud. George MacDonald amusementdeepfroth Change image and share on social
How strange this fear of death is! We are never frightened at a sunset. George MacDonald deathfearfrighten Change image and share on social
