156 Quotes by Hosea Ballou

Hatred is self-punishment.

It is the nature of intellect to strive to improve in intellectual power.

Our blessings are the least heeded, because the most common events of life.

Ministers who threaten death and destruction employ weapons of weakness. Argument and kindness are alone effectual, flavored by the principles of Divine love.

Lenity has almost always wisdom and justice on its side.

Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul; and the heart of man knoweth none more fragrant.

If we agree in love, there is no disagreement that can do us any injury, but if we do not, no other agreement can do us any good. Let us endeavor to keep the unity of the spirit in the bonds of peace.

A careless and blasphemous use of the name of the Divine Being is not only sinful, but it is also prima facie evidence of vulgar associations.

Honest and courageous people have very little to say about either their courage or their honesty.