46 Quotes by James Freeman Clarke

The difference between a politician and a statesman is that a politician thinks about the next election while the statesman think about the next generation.

Every man, every woman, every child has some talent, some power, some opportunity of getting good and doing good. Each day offers some occasion for using this talent. As we use it, it gradually increases, improves, becomes native to the character. As we neglect it, it dwindles, withers, and disappears. This is the stern but benign law by which we live.

A politician thinks of the next election; a statesman thinks of the next generation.

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. The man strongly possessed of an idea is the master of all who are uncertain or wavering. Clear, deep, living convictions rule the world.

We are either progressing or retrograding all the while; there is no such thing as remaining stationary in this life.

A politician thinks of the next election. A statesman, of the next generation.

Never hurry. Take plenty of exercise. Always be cheerful. Take all the sleep you need. You may expect to be well.

Conscience is the root of all true courage; if a man would be brave let him obey his conscience.

I can do small things in a great way.