Tryon Edwards Sayings and Quotes

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

True humility is not an abject, groveling, self-despising spirit; it is but a right estimate of ourselves as God sees us. Tryon Edwards
Happiness is like manna; it is to be gathered in grains, and enjoyed every day. It will not keep; it cannot be accumulated; nor have we got to go out of ourselves or into remote places to gather it, since it has rained down from a Heaven, at our very door. Tryon Edwards
Every parting is a form of death, as every reunion is a type of heaven. Tryon Edwards
To be good, we must do good; and by doing good we take a sure means of being good, as the use and exercise of the muscles increase their power. Tryon Edwards
Every parting is a form of death, as every reunion is a type of heaven. Tryon Edwards
There is often as much independence in not being led, as in not being driven. Tryon Edwards
Sinful and forbidden pleasures are like poisoned bread; they may satisfy appetite for the moment, but there is death in them at the end. Tryon Edwards
Sinful and forbidden pleasures are like poisoned bread; they may satisfy appetite for the moment, but there is death in them at the end. Tryon Edwards
Age does not depend upon years, but upon temperament and health. Some men are born old, and some never grow up. Tryon Edwards
Right actions in the future are the best apologies for bad actions in the past. Tryon Edwards
Every parting is a form of death, as every reunion is a type of heaven. Tryon Edwards
Right actions in the future are the best apologies for bad actions in the past. Tryon Edwards
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. Tryon Edwards
Between two evils, choose neither; between two goods, choose both. Tryon Edwards
Every parting is a form of death, as every reunion is a type of heaven. Tryon Edwards
Every parting is a form of death, as every reunion is a type of heaven. Tryon Edwards
If you would thoroughly know anything, teach it to others. Tryon Edwards
If you would thoroughly know anything, teach it to others. Tryon Edwards
People never improve unless they look to some standard or example higher or better than themselves. Tryon Edwards
Every parting is a form of death, as every reunion is a type of heaven. Tryon Edwards
Credulity is belief in slight evidence, with no evidence, or against evidence. Tryon Edwards
Where duty is plain delay is both foolish and hazardous; where it is not, delay may be both wisdom and safety. Tryon Edwards
Have a time and place for everything, and do everything in its time and place, and you will not only accomplish more, but have far more leisure than those who are always hurrying. Tryon Edwards
Never be so brief as to become obscure. Tryon Edwards
High aims form high characters, and great objects bring out great minds. Tryon Edwards
To waken interest and kindle enthusiasm is the sure way to teach easily and successfully. Tryon Edwards
Accuracy of statement is one of the first elements of truth; inaccuracy is a near kin to falsehood. Tryon Edwards
Quiet and sincere sympathy is often the most welcome and efficient consolation to the afflicted. Said a wise man to one in deep sorrow, I did not come to comfort you; God only can do that; but I did come to say how deeply and tenderly I feel for you in your affliction. Tryon Edwards
Hell is truth seen too late - duty neglected in its season. Tryon Edwards
High aims form high characters, and great objects bring out great minds. Tryon Edwards