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Henry Van Dyke Quotes

Henry Van Dyke quotes

American Poet

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Henry Van Dyke quote: "Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love, to..."
Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love, to work, to play, and to look up at the stars. Henry Van Dyke
There is only one way to get ready for immortality, and that is to love this life and live it as bravely and faithfully and cheerfully as we can. Henry Van Dyke
Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity. Henry Van Dyke
Henry Van Dyke quote: "Love is the best thing in the world, and the thing that lives..."
Love is the best thing in the world, and the thing that lives the longest. Henry Van Dyke
Half of the secular unrest and dismal, profane sadness of modern society comes from the vain ideas that every man is bound to be a critic for life. Henry Van Dyke
There are two good rules which ought to be written on every heart - never to believe anything bad about anybody unless you positively know it to be true; never to tell even that unless you feel that it is absolutely necessary, and that God is listening. Henry Van Dyke
To desire and strive to be of some service to the world, to aim at doing something which shall really increase the happiness and welfare and virtue of mankind - this is a choice which is possible for all of us; and surely it is a good haven to sail for. Henry Van Dyke
Henry Van Dyke quote: "A friend is what the heart needs all the time."
A friend is what the heart needs all the time. Henry Van Dyke
Henry Van Dyke quote: "Happiness is inward, and not outward; and so, it does not..."
Happiness is inward, and not outward; and so, it does not depend on what we have, but on what we are. Henry Van Dyke
Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse. Henry Van Dyke
Henry Van Dyke quote: "It is with rivers as it is with people: the greatest are not..."
It is with rivers as it is with people: the greatest are not always the most agreeable nor the best to live with. Henry Van Dyke
Henry Van Dyke quote: "Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent..."
Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best. Henry Van Dyke
Henry Van Dyke quote: "Culture is the habit of being pleased with the best and..."
Culture is the habit of being pleased with the best and knowing why. Henry Van Dyke
What you possess in the world will be found at the day of your death to belong to someone else. But what you are will be yours forever. Henry Van Dyke
Henry Van Dyke quote: "A peace that depends on fear is nothing but a suppressed war."
A peace that depends on fear is nothing but a suppressed war. Henry Van Dyke

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