Author: George MacDonald

Quotes

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

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

- 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

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

Love is the opener as well as closer of eyes.

Love is the opener as well as closer of eyes.

- 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

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

Attitudes are more important than facts.

Attitudes are more important than facts.

- George MacDonald

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