Quotes from Henry Ward Beecher

Henry Ward Beecher was an American Congregationalist clergyman, social reformer, and speaker, known for his support of the abolition of slavery, his emphasis on God's love, and his 1875 adultery trial.

Born 06/24/1813

Place of Birth Litchfield

Died 03/08/1887

Place of Death Brooklyn

Cause of Death cerebral hemorrhage

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I can forgive, but I cannot forget, is only another way of saying, I will not forgive. Forgiveness ought to be like a cancelled note - torn in two, and burned up, so that it never can be shown against one.

@Henry Ward Beecher

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Where is human nature so weak as in the bookstore?

@Henry Ward Beecher

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Remember God's bounty in the year. String the pearls of His favor. Hide the dark parts, except so far as they are breaking out in light! Give this one day to thanks, to joy, to gratitude!

@Henry Ward Beecher

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Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.

@Henry Ward Beecher

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Are they dead that yet speak louder than we can speak, and a more universal language? Are they dead that yet act? Are they dead that yet move upon society and inspire the people with nobler motives and more heroic patriotism?

@Henry Ward Beecher

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