It is no natural for a man to pray that no theory can prevent him from doing it.
James Freeman ClarkeWe are either progressing or retrograding all the while; there is no such thing as remaining stationary in this life.
James Freeman ClarkeSubmission to duty and God gives the highest energy. He, who has done the greatest work on earth, said that He came down from heaven, not to do His own will, but the will of Him who sent Him, Whoever allies himself with God is armed with all the forces of the invisible world.
James Freeman ClarkeConscience in the soul is the root of all true courage. If a man would be brave, let him learn to obey his conscience.
James Freeman ClarkeUnmixed praise is not due to any one. It leaves behind a sense of unreality. We can only do justice to a great man by a discriminating criticism. Hero-worship, which paints a faultless monster, whom the world never saw, is like those modern pictures which are a blaze of light without any shadow.
James Freeman Clarke