Henry Ward Beecher Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Henry Ward Beecher quotes, Henry Ward Beecher sayings, and Henry Ward Beecher proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

If a man cannot be a Christian where he is, he cannot be a Christian anywhere. Henry Ward Beecher
Books are lighthouses erected in quacity. It comes to your longing with full instruction, but pursues you never. Henry Ward Beecher
The ability to convert ideas to things is the secret of outward success. Henry Ward Beecher
There is not a person we employ who does not, like ourselves, desire recognition, praise, gentleness, forbearance, patience. Henry Ward Beecher
The soul without imagination is what an observatory would be without a telescope. Henry Ward Beecher
Flowers have an expression of countenance as much as men or animals. Some seem to smile; some have a sad expression; some are pensive and diffident; others are plain, honest, and upright, like the broad-faced sunflower and the hollyhock. Henry Ward Beecher
A book is good company. It is full of conversation without loquacity. It comes to your longing with full instruction, but pursues you never. Henry Ward Beecher
God makes the life fertile by disappointments, as he makes the ground fertile by frosts. Henry Ward Beecher
Books are not made for furniture, but there is nothing else that so beautifully furnishes a house. Henry Ward Beecher
Work is not the course, but drudgery is. Henry Ward Beecher
You never know till you try to reach them how accessible men are, but you must approach each man by the right door. Henry Ward Beecher
The unthankful heart discovers no mercies; but the thankful heart will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings. Henry Ward Beecher