Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best. Henry Van Dyke birdpossesssilent Change image and share on social
To desire and strive to be of some service to the world, to aim at doing something which shall really increase the happiness and welfare and virtue of mankind - this is a choice which is possible for all of us; and surely it is a good haven to sail for. Henry Van Dyke aimchoicedesire share on social
Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse. Henry Van Dyke expressfeltgratitude Change image and share on social
Half of the secular unrest and dismal, profane sadness of modern society comes from the vain ideas that every man is bound to be a critic for life. Henry Van Dyke bindcriticdismal Change image and share on social
Genius is talent set on fire by courage. Henry Van Dyke couragefiregenius Change image and share on social
The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month. Henry Van Dyke daydifferencegreat Change image and share on social
Culture is the habit of being pleased with the best and knowing why. Henry Van Dyke culturehabitknow Change image and share on social
There is a loftier ambition than merely to stand high in the world. It is to stoop down and lift mankind a little higher. Henry Van Dyke ambitionhighlift Change image and share on social
Happiness is inward, and not outward; and so, it does not depend on what we have, but on what we are. Henry Van Dyke dependhappinessoutward Change image and share on social
Some people are so afraid to die that they never begin to live. Henry Van Dyke afraidbegindie Change image and share on social
