Henry Jackson van Dyke (November 10, 1852 – April 10, 1933, aged 80) was an American author, educator, and clergyman.
Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best. Use this quote
Genius is talent set on fire by courage. Use this quote
Some people are so afraid do die that they never begin to live. Use this quote
What you possess in the world will be found at the day of your death to belong to someone else. But what you are will be yours forever. Use this quote
There are two good rules which ought to be written on every heart - never to believe anything bad about anybody unless you positively know it to be true; never to tell even that unless you feel that it is absolutely necessary, and that God is listening. Use this quote
The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month. Use this quote
To desire and strive to be of some service to the world, to aim at doing something which shall really increase the happiness and welfare and virtue of mankind - this is a choice which is possible for all of us; and surely it is a good haven to sail for. Use this quote
Happiness is inward, and not outward; and so, it does not depend on what we have, but on what we are. Use this quote
Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity. Use this quote
A peace that depends on fear is nothing but a suppressed war. Use this quote
