Quotes by Henry Ward Beecher

The dog is the god of frolic.

God appoints our graces to be nurses to other men's weaknesses.

God made man to go by motives, and he will not go without them, any more than a boat without steam or a balloon without gas.

There are joys which long to be ours. God sends ten thousands truths, which come about us like birds seeking inlet but we are shut up to them, and so they bring us nothing, but sit and sing awhile upon the roof, and then fly away.

God pardons like a mother, who kisses the offense into everlasting forgiveness.

God asks no man whether he will accept life. That is not the choice. You must take it. The only choice is how.

We steal if we touch tomorrow. It is God's.

Theology is a science of mind applied to God.

Mirth is the sweet wine of human life. It should be offered sparkling with zestful life unto God.

The dog was created specially for children. He is a god of frolic.