Discourses on Human Life
A source page for quotes linked to Orville Dewey.
“God giveth true grace to but a chosen few, however many aspire to it.”
“Argument does not soften, but rather hardens, the obdurate heart.”
“Every relation to mankind, of hate or scorn or neglect, is full of vexation and torment.”
“The less we parade our misfortunes the more sympathy we command.”
“Our hearts must not only be broken with sorrow, but be broken from sin, to constitute repentance.”
“The taxes of government are heavy enough, but not so heavy as the taxes we lay upon ourselves.”