Quotes from James Freeman Clarke
A politician thinks of the next election; a statesman thinks of the next generation.
— James Freeman Clarke
It is no natural for a man to pray that no theory can prevent him from doing it.
— James Freeman Clarke
Manliness means perfect manhood, as womanliness implies perfect womanhood. Manliness is the character of a man as he ought to be, as he was meant to be.
— James Freeman Clarke
A politician thinks of the next election; a statesman thinks of the next generation.
— James Freeman Clarke
The atheist has no hope.
— James Freeman Clarke
It may make a difference to all eternity whether we do right or wrong today.
— James Freeman Clarke
Never hurry. Take plenty of exercise. Always be cheerful. Take all the sleep you need. You may expect to be well.
— James Freeman Clarke
All the strength and force of man comes from his faith in things unseen. He who believes is strong he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions.
— James Freeman Clarke
I can do small things in a great way.
— James Freeman Clarke
When we trust our brother, whom we have seen, we are learning to trust God, whom we have not seen.
— James Freeman Clarke
Love is the spirit of life, and makes all things live.
— James Freeman Clarke
Conscience in the soul is the root of all true courage. If a man would be brave, let him learn to obey his conscience.
— James Freeman Clarke