14 Quotes by John Bartholomew Gough





  • Author John Bartholomew Gough
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    A man is what he is, not what men say he is. His character no man can touch. His character is what he is before his God and his Judge; and only himself can damage that. His reputation is what men say he is. That can be damaged; but reputation is for time, character is for eternity.

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    What you learn from bad habits and in bad society you will never forget, and it will be a lasting pang to you.

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    It may be a very little thing for you to say to a young man the few words that turn him from the way of ruin, and win him back to life and hope. It may be a very little thing to you; but it is every thing to the young man.

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    Every moderate drinker could abandon the intoxicating cup if he would; every inebriate would if he could.

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