Laughter is day, and sobriety is night; a smile is the twilight that hovers gently between both, more bewitching than either. Henry Ward Beecher bewitchdaygently Change image and share on social
The Church is not a gallery for the exhibition of eminent Christians, but a school for the education of imperfect ones. Henry Ward Beecher christianchurcheducation Change image and share on social
It is one of the severest tests of friendship to tell your friend his faults. So to love a man that you cannot bear to see a stain upon him, and to speak painful truth through loving words, that is friendship. Henry Ward Beecher bearfaultfriend share on social
Selfishness is that detestable vice which no one will forgive in others, and no one is without himself. Henry Ward Beecher detestableforgiveselfishness Change image and share on social
There is no friendship, no love, like that of the parent for the child. Henry Ward Beecher childfriendshiplove Change image and share on social
Pride slays thanksgiving, but a humble mind is the soil out of which thanks naturally grow. A proud man is seldom a grateful man, for he never thinks he gets as much as he deserves. Henry Ward Beecher deservegratefulgrow Change image and share on social
The real man is one who always finds excuses for others, but never excuses himself. Henry Ward Beecher excusefindman Change image and share on social
A church debt is the devil's salary. Henry Ward Beecher churchdebtdevil Change image and share on social
Children are the hands by which we take hold of heaven. Henry Ward Beecher childhandheaven 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