Author: George MacDonald

Quotes

It is not in the nature of politics that the best men should be elected. The best men do not want to govern their fellowmen.

It is not in the nature of politics that the best men should be elected. The best men do not want to govern their fellowmen.

- George MacDonald

Few delights can equal the presence of one whom we trust utterly.

Few delights can equal the presence of one whom we trust utterly.

- George MacDonald

To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.

To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.

- George MacDonald

Afflictions are but the shadows of God's wings.

Afflictions are but the shadows of God's wings.

- George MacDonald

Man finds it hard to get what he wants, because he does not want the best; God finds it hard to give, because He would give the best, and man will not take it.

Man finds it hard to get what he wants, because he does not want the best; God finds it hard to give, because He would give the best, and man will not take it.

- George MacDonald

The principle part of faith is patience.

The principle part of faith is patience.

- George MacDonald

I find that doing of the will of God leaves me no time for disputing about His plans.

I find that doing of the will of God leaves me no time for disputing about His plans.

- George MacDonald

Forgiveness is the giving, and so the receiving, of life.

Forgiveness is the giving, and so the receiving, of life.

- George MacDonald

To have what we want is riches; but to be able to do without is power.

To have what we want is riches; but to be able to do without is power.

- George MacDonald

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