Author: George MacDonald

Quotes

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

It is our best work that God wants, not the dregs of our exhaustion. I think he must prefer quality to quantity.

It is our best work that God wants, not the dregs of our exhaustion. I think he must prefer quality to quantity.

- George MacDonald

If instead of a gem, or even a flower, we should cast the gift of a loving thought into the heart of a friend, that would be giving as the angels give.

If instead of a gem, or even a flower, we should cast the gift of a loving thought into the heart of a friend, that would be giving as the angels give.

- George MacDonald

The principle part of faith is patience.

The principle part of faith is patience.

- George MacDonald

Attitudes are more important than facts.

Attitudes are more important than facts.

- George MacDonald

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

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

- George MacDonald

Afflictions are but the shadows of God's wings.

Afflictions are but the shadows of God's wings.

- George MacDonald

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

To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.

To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.

- George MacDonald

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