We weep over the graves of infants and the little ones taken from us by death; but an early grave may be the shortest way to heaven.

Quote by Tryon Edwards

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Accuracy of statement is one of the first elements of truth; inaccuracy is a near...

Accuracy of statement is one of the first elements of truth; inaccuracy is a near...

Between two evils, choose neither; between two goods, choose both.

Between two evils, choose neither; between two goods, choose both.

To waken interest and kindle enthusiasm is the sure way to teach easily and successfully.

To waken interest and kindle enthusiasm is the sure way to teach easily and successfully.

He that never changes his opinion never corrects mistakes and will never be wiser on...

He that never changes his opinion never corrects mistakes and will never be wiser on...

Anecdotes are sometimes the best vehicles of truth, and if striking and appropriate, are often...

Anecdotes are sometimes the best vehicles of truth, and if striking and appropriate, are often...

Facts are God's arguments; we should be careful never to misunderstand or pervert them

Facts are God's arguments; we should be careful never to misunderstand or pervert them

What we gave, we have; What we spent, we had; What we left, we lost.

What we gave, we have; What we spent, we had; What we left, we lost.

Facts are God's arguments; we should be careful never to misunderstand or pervert them

Facts are God's arguments; we should be careful never to misunderstand or pervert them

Mystery is but another name for ignorance; if we were omniscient, all would be perfectly...

Mystery is but another name for ignorance; if we were omniscient, all would be perfectly...

To murder character is as truly a crime as to murder the body: the tongue...

To murder character is as truly a crime as to murder the body: the tongue...

Compromise is but the sacrifice of one right or good in the hope of retaining...

Compromise is but the sacrifice of one right or good in the hope of retaining...

Facts are God's arguments; we should be careful never to misunderstand or pervert them

Facts are God's arguments; we should be careful never to misunderstand or pervert them

Sinful and forbidden pleasures are like poisoned bread; they may satisfy appetite for the moment,...

Sinful and forbidden pleasures are like poisoned bread; they may satisfy appetite for the moment,...

Sin with the multitude, and your responsibility and guilt are as great and as truly...

Sin with the multitude, and your responsibility and guilt are as great and as truly...

Whoever in prayer can say, Our Father, acknowledges and should feel the brotherhood of the...

Whoever in prayer can say, Our Father, acknowledges and should feel the brotherhood of the...

Seek happiness for its own sake, and you will not find it; seek for duty,...

Seek happiness for its own sake, and you will not find it; seek for duty,...

Thoughts lead on to purpose, purpose leads on to actions, actions form habits, habits decide...

Thoughts lead on to purpose, purpose leads on to actions, actions form habits, habits decide...

The great end of education is to discipline rather than to furnish the mind; to...

The great end of education is to discipline rather than to furnish the mind; to...

The Marine Corps is the Navy's police force and as long as I am President...

The Marine Corps is the Navy's police force and as long as I am President...

Next in importance to freedom and justice is popular education, without which neither freedom nor...

Next in importance to freedom and justice is popular education, without which neither freedom nor...

Learn everything you can, anytime you can, from anyone you can - there will always...

Learn everything you can, anytime you can, from anyone you can - there will always...

Thinking is the essence of wisdom

Thinking is the essence of wisdom