I think that to have known one good, old man-one man, who, through the chances and mischances of a long life, has carried his heart in his hand, like a palm-branch, waving all discords into peace-helps our faith in God, in ourselves, and in each other more than many sermons
Interpretation
A virtuous person's life can inspire faith and unity among others.
The quote emphasizes the profound impact that a single noble individual can have on the faith and relationships of those around him. Through resilience and compassion, this person acts as a symbol of peace and strength, reminding us of the potential for goodness in humanity, which can be more influential than conventional teachings.
In practice
In a motivational speech highlighting the importance of leadership and moral integrity.
There is very little moral mixture in the 'Antislavery' feeling of this country. A great deal is abstract philanthropy; part is hatred of slaveholders; a great part is jealousy for white labor, very little is consciousness of wrong done and the wish to right it.
Reputation is favorable notoriety as distinguished from fame, which is permanent approval of great deeds and noble thoughts by the best intelligence of mankind.
The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose.
The compensation of a very early success is a conviction that life is a romantic matter. In the best sense one stays young.
The silence is so intense that you can hear your own blood roar in your ears but louder than that by far is the mysterious roar which I alwas identify with the roaring of the diamond wisdom, the mysterious roar of silence itself, which is a great Shhhh reminding you of something you've seemed to have forgotten in the stress of your days since birth.
A brain is only capable of what it could conceive, andit couldnt concieve what it hasnt experienced
One mistake does not have to rule a person's entire life.
Surely a man has come to himself only when he has found the best that is in him, and has satisfied his heart with the highest achievement he is fit for.
A complainer is like a Death Eater because there's a suction of negative energy. You can catch a great attitude from great people.
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