“The only test of possession is use. The talent that is buried is not owned. The napkin and the hole in the ground are far more truly the man's property, because they are accomplishing something for him, slothful and shameful though it be. And what is a lost soul? Is it not one that God cannot use, or one that cannot use God? Trustless, prayerless, fruitless, loveless--is it not so far lost? So may a man have a soul that is lost and be dead while he lives.”
Quote by Maltbie Davenport Babcock
Work
Thoughts for Every-day Living from the Spoken and Written Words of Maltbie Davenport Babcock
This book features a compilation of insightful and motivational quotes and reflections drawn from the writings and speeches of Maltbie Davenport Babcock, offering readers a source of wisdom and guidance for daily life. more
Author
Maltbie Davenport Babcock
Maltbie Davenport Babcock was an American writer renowned for his religious and inspirational poetry. Born on August 3, 1858, he was a prominent figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Babcock's work often reflected his deep religious beliefs and his desire to inspire others. He passed away on May 18, 1901. more
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