130 Quotes by J.G. Holland

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    Doubtless the world is wicked enough; but it will not be improved by the extension of a spirit which self-righteously sees more to reform outside of itself than in itself.

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    Childhood may do without a grand purpose, but manhood cannot.

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    In my judgment, a great mistake has been made by well meaning and zealous men, through treating error and infidelity with altogether too much respect.

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    The secret of being loved is in being lovely; and the secret of being lovely is in being unselfish.

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    All things unrevealed belong to the kingdom of mystery.

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    Labor is the instituted means for the methodical development of all our powers under the direction and control of the will.

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    A man may carry the whole scheme of Christian truth in his mind from boyhood to old age without the slightest effect upon his character and aims. It has had less influence than the multiplication table.

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    Preceptive wisdom that has not been vivified by life has in itself no affinity for life.

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