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David Livingstone, born on March 19, 1813, in Scotland, was a renowned missionary, explorer, and geographer. He dedicated his life to missionary work in Africa and conducted numerous expeditions, making significant contributions to the study of African geography and culture.

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Famous David Livingstone Quotes

“Nothing earthly will make me give up my work in despair.”

Giving Despair Giving Up Not Giving Up Don't Give Up

Book:The Last Journals of David Livingstone in Central Africa, from 1865 to His Death: Continued by a Narrative of His Last Moments and Sufferings, Obtained from His Faithful Servants, Chuma and Susi

Source: The Last Journals of David Livingstone in Central Africa, from 1865 to His Death: Continued by a Narrative of His Last Moments and Sufferings, Obtained from His Faithful Servants, Chuma and Susi

“Do not think me mad. It is not to make money that I believe a Christian should live. The noblest thing a man can do is, just humbly to receive, and then go amongst others and give.”

Thinking Men Giving Should Believe Christian I Believe Can Do Christianity Mad Greed Missions Making Money Materialism Missionary Godly Avarice Christian Missionary Missionary Life

Author:David Livingstone

“I will place no value on anything I have or may possess, except in relation to the kingdom of Christ. If anything will advance the interests of that kingdom, it shall be given away or kept only in reference to whether giving or keeping will most promote the glory1 of him to whom I owe all my hopes in time and eternity.”

Ifs Giving May Values Given Interest Glory Eternity Relation Missions Kingdoms Kingdom Of God Stewardship

Author:David Livingstone

“I never made a sacrifice. Of this we ought not to talk when we remember the great sacrifice which he made who left His Father's throne on high to give Himself for us.”

Giving Made Remember Father Left Sacrifice Ought Missionary Thrones Great Sacrifice

Book:Dr. Livingstone's Cambridge lectures: together with a prefatory letter

Source: Dr. Livingstone's Cambridge lectures: together with a prefatory letter