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

Attitudes are more important than facts.

Attitudes are more important than facts.

- 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

The principle part of faith is patience.

The principle part of faith is patience.

- 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

Afflictions are but the shadows of God's wings.

Afflictions are but the shadows of God's wings.

- 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

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