Will Johnson
Will Johnson
christmas years memorial
The Church does not superstitiously observe days, merely as days, but as memorials of important facts. Christmas might be kept as well upon one day of the year as another; but there should be a stated day for commemorating the birth of our Saviour, because there is danger that what may be done on any day, will be neglected.
inspirational happiness knowledge
Men more frequently require to be reminded than informed.
writing men political
A man who uses a great many words to express his meaning is like a bad marksman who, instead of aiming a single stone at an object, takes up a handful and throws at it in hopes he may hit.
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Prejudice, not being founded on reason, cannot be removed by argument.
wise reading being-wise
You can never be wise unless you love reading.
respect doe increase
No one is much pleased with a companion who does not increase, in some respect, their fondness for themselves.
confidence
Knock the 't' off the 'can't.'
science numbers rounds
Round numbers are always false.
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To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition.
truth learning men
In order that all men might be taught to speak truth, it is necessary that all likewise should learn to hear it.
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Sorrow is the mere rust of the soul. Activity will cleanse and brighten it.
life-is-short desire
Some desire is necessary to keep life in motion.
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The habit of looking on the bright side of every event is worth more than a thousand pounds a year.
caring valuable
Health is certainly more valuable than money, because it is by health that money is procured.