No man can tell whether he is rich or poor by turning to his ledger. It is the heart that makes a man rich. He is rich or poor according to what he is, not according to what he has.

Quote by Henry Ward Beecher

Topics: Heart Quotes, Poverty Quotes, Wealth Quotes

The dog is the god of frolic.

The dog is the god of frolic.

I can forgive, but I cannot forget, is only another way of saying, I will...

I can forgive, but I cannot forget, is only another way of saying, I will...

We never know the love of a parent till we become parents ourselves.

We never know the love of a parent till we become parents ourselves.

No man is sane who does not know how to be insane on the proper...

No man is sane who does not know how to be insane on the proper...

Defeat is a school in which truth always grows strong

Defeat is a school in which truth always grows strong

When a nation's young men are conservative, its funeral bell is already rung

When a nation's young men are conservative, its funeral bell is already rung

Never forget what a person says to you when they are angry.

Never forget what a person says to you when they are angry.

Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.

Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.

Expedients are for the hour, but principles are for the ages.

Expedients are for the hour, but principles are for the ages.

Our best successes often come after our greatest disappointments.

Our best successes often come after our greatest disappointments.

It is the heart that makes a man rich. He is rich according to what...

It is the heart that makes a man rich. He is rich according to what...

Repentance may begin instantly, but reformation often requires a sphere of years.

Repentance may begin instantly, but reformation often requires a sphere of years.

Next to ingratitude the most painful thing to bear is gratitude.

Next to ingratitude the most painful thing to bear is gratitude.

Remember God's bounty in the year. String the pearls of His favor. Hide the dark...

Remember God's bounty in the year. String the pearls of His favor. Hide the dark...

It's easier to go down a hill than up it but the view is much...

It's easier to go down a hill than up it but the view is much...

Selfishness is that detestable vice which no one will forgive in others, and no one...

Selfishness is that detestable vice which no one will forgive in others, and no one...

Books are not made for furniture, but there is nothing else that so beautifully furnishes...

Books are not made for furniture, but there is nothing else that so beautifully furnishes...

God asks no man whether he will accept life. That is not the choice. You...

God asks no man whether he will accept life. That is not the choice. You...

Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact.

Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact.

On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the light...

On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the light...