Henry Ward Beecher

The strength of a man consists in finding out the way God is going, and going that way.

Henry Ward Beecher

The strong are God’s natural protectors of the weak.

Henry Ward Beecher

The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world’s joy.

Henry Ward Beecher

The true secret of giving advice is, after you have honestly given it, to be perfectly indifferent whether it is taken or not, and never persist in trying to set people right.

Henry Ward Beecher

Theology is a science of mind applied to God.

Henry Ward Beecher

There is no friendship, no love, like that of the parent for the child.

Henry Ward Beecher

There is no harder shield for the devil to pierce with temptation than singing with prayer.

Henry Ward Beecher

There is nothing that makes more cowards and feeble men than public opinion.

Henry Ward Beecher

Thorough selfishness destroys or paralyzes enjoyment. A heart made selfish by the contest for wealth is like a citadel stormed in war, utterly shattered.

Henry Ward Beecher

To array a man’s will against his sickness is the supreme art of medicine.

Henry Ward Beecher