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All our possessions are as nothing compared to health, strength, and a clear conscience.

Hosea Ballou

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Hosea Ballou
Age: 81 †
Born: 1771
Born: April 30
Died: 1852
Died: June 6
Author
Theologian
Writer
Richmond
New Hampshire
Conscience
Strength
Health
Clear
Nothing
Possessions
Compared
Possession

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The eye is the inlet to the soul, and it is well to beware of him whose visual organs avoid your honest regard.
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Between the humble and contrite heart and the majesty of Heaven there are no barriers the only password is prayer.
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The law of heaven is love.
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Prosperity seems to be scarcely safe, unless it be mixed with a little adversity.
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Few things in this world more trouble people than poverty, or the fear of poverty and, indeed, it is a sore affliction but, like all other ills that flesh is heir to, it has its antidote, its reliable remedy. The judicious application of industry, prudence and temperance is a certain cure.
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Has not God borne with you these many years? Be ye tolerant to others.
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It is a glorious occupation, vivifying and self-sustaining in its nature, to struggle with ignorance, and discover to the inquiring minds of the masses the clear cerulean blue of heavenly truth.
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Tears of joy are like the summer rain drops pierced by sunbeams.
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Falsehood is cowardice, the truth courage.
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It is the goodly outside that sin puts on which tempteth to destruction. It has been said that sin is like the bee, with honey in its mouth, but a sting in its tail.
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Unless we find repose within ourselves, it is vain to seek it elsewhere.
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There is no better rule to try a doctrine by than the question, Is it merciful, or is it unmerciful? If its character is that of mercy, it has the image of Jesus, who is the way, the truth, and the life.
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Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul and the heart of man knoweth none more fragrant.
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Obedience sums up our entire duty.
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Error is always more busy than truth.
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Doubt that creed which you cannot reduce to practice.
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Hatred is self-punishment. Hatred it the coward's revenge for being intimidated.
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