Author: George MacDonald

Quotes

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

How strange this fear of death is! We are never frightened at a sunset.

How strange this fear of death is! We are never frightened at a sunset.

- 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

Love is the opener as well as closer of eyes.

Love is the opener as well as closer of eyes.

- George MacDonald

We die daily. Happy those who daily come to life as well.

We die daily. Happy those who daily come to life as well.

- George MacDonald

Afflictions are but the shadows of God's wings.

Afflictions are but the shadows of God's wings.

- George MacDonald

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

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

- 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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