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Monday, September 26, 2022

A few honest men, and other quotes

The posting of quotes by human authors does not constitute agreement with either the quotes or their sources. (I try to confirm the sources that I give, but may miss on occasion; please verify if possible.)

“A few honest men are better than numbers.” -- Oliver Cromwell

“There are no great men, just great challenges which ordinary men, out of necessity, are forced by circumstances to meet.” -- Admiral William Frederick Halsey Jr.

“Bad officials are elected by good voters who do not vote.” -- Unknown

“Take your job seriously, but never yourself.” -- Unknown

“Every person is a poem waiting to be written.” -- Lou David Allen

“Never criticize a man who fell from a tree you were afraid to climb.” -- Unknown

“The differences between the contemporary American gospel and the biblical gospel are vast, deep, and profound...The biblical gospel starts with God. The American gospel starts with me.” -- Michael Brown, in The American Gospel Vs. The Biblical Gospel (“The American Gospel vs. The Biblical Gospel” is behind a paywall, so I am not sure with how much of the entire article I agree. Nevertheless, I agree with this initial statement.)

“Men are undoubtedly more in danger from prosperity than from adversity. For when matters go smoothly, they flatter themselves, and are intoxicated by their success.” -- John Calvin

“Goodness and godliness come from the ultimate Standard of morality – the Word of God.” -- Caleb Garraway

“Suffering from truth decay? Brush up on your Bible! -- Unknown

“Deny the world, defy the Devil, and despise the flesh, and delight yourself only in the Lord.” -- Lady Jane Grey

“All men have feet of clay, and I learn from a wide variety of men with whom I may disagree on some issues.” -- Brett Mahlen

“If there’s one thing I’ve learned it’s a couple things.” -- Unknown

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