All George MacDonald Quotes
It matters little where a man may be at this moment; the point is whether he is growing.
George MacDonald
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To have what we want is riches; but to be able to do without is power.
George MacDonald
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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 in
Friendship
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Where there is no choice, we do well to make no difficulty.
George MacDonald
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Forgiveness is the giving, and so the receiving, of life.
George MacDonald in
Forgiveness
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Anything large enough for a wish to light upon, is large enough to hang a prayer upon.
George MacDonald
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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 in
Politics
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There are thousands willing to do great things for one willing to do a small thing.
George MacDonald
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You can't live on amusement. It is the froth on water - an inch deep and then the mud.
George MacDonald
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We die daily. Happy those who daily come to life as well.
George MacDonald
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The first thing a kindness deserves is acceptance, the second, transmission.
George MacDonald
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Friends, if we be honest with ourselves, we shall be honest with each other.
George MacDonald
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To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.
George MacDonald
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