200 Quotes by Henry Van Dyke

I shall grow old, but never lose life's zest, because the road's last turn will be the best.

Life is an arrow, therefore you must know What mark to aim at, how to use the bow-- Then draw it to the head and let it go!

Hours fly, Flowers die: New days, New ways: Pass by! Love stays.

Love is the heart s immortal thirst to be completely known and all forgiven.

Man said, "I am tired of kings! Sons of the robber-chiefs of yore, They make me pay for their lust and their war; I am the puppet, they pull the strings; The blood of my heart is the wine they drink. I will govern myself for awhile I think, And see what that brings!

Self is the only prison that can ever bind the soul.

A flawless cup: how delicate and fine The flowing curve of every jewelled line! Look, turn it up or down, 'tis perfect still-- But holds no drop of life's heart-warming wine.

What is Friendship? Something deep That the heart can spend and keep: Wealth that greatens while we give, Praise that heartens us to live.

Every house where love abides And friendship is a guest, Is surely home, and home sweet home For there the heart can rest.