One who not merely beholds the outward shows of things, but catches a glimpse of the soul that looks out of them, whose garment and revelation they are-if he be such, I say, he will stand, for more than a moment, speechless with something akin to that which made the morning stars sing together.
George MacDonaldEvery soul has a landscape that changes with the wind that sweeps the sky, with the clouds that return after its rain.
George MacDonaldIt is simply absurd to say you believe, or even want to believe, in Him, if you do not do anything He tells you.
George MacDonaldWell, perhaps; but I begin to think there are better things than being comfortable.
George MacDonaldWe are all very anxious to be understood, and it is very hard not to be. But there is one thing much more necessary.' What is that, grandmother?' To understand other people.' Yes, grandmother. I must be fair - for if I'm not fair to other people, I'm not worth being understood myself. I see.
George MacDonald