25 quotes
American writer, historian and diplomat (1783-1859)
“Great minds have purposes others have wishes.”
"One of the greatest and simplest tools for learning more and growing is doing more."
on Inspirational
"He is indeed the true enchanter, whose spell operates, not upon the senses, but upon the imagination and the heart."
on Art
"There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness but of power. They are messengers of overwhelming grief and unspeakable love."
on Grief
"Those men are most apt to be obsequious and conciliating abroad, who are under the discipline of shrews at home."
on Humor
"Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart."
on Love
"A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles."
"He is the true enchanter, whose spell operates, not upon the senses, but upon the imagination and the heart."
on Wisdom
"There is never jealousy where there is not strong regard."
"The natural effect of sorrow over the dead is to refine and elevate the mind."
on Death
"Great minds have purposes others have wishes."
"Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune but great minds rise above them."
"Kindness in women, not their beauteous looks, shall win my love."
"A tart temper never mellows with age, and a sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use."
"Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart."
on Life
"I am always at a loss to know how much to believe of my own stories."
on Truth
"Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune but great minds rise above it."
"Man passes away his name perishes from record and recollection his history is as a tale that is told and his very monument becomes a ruin."
"The idol of today pushes the hero of yesterday out of our recollection and will in turn be supplanted by his successor of tomorrow."
on Time
"Love is never lost. If not reciprocated it will flow back and soften and purify the heart."
"The only happy author in this world is he who is below the care of reputation."
on Writing
