“There is a tonic strength, in the hour of sorrow and affliction, in escaping from the world and society and getting back to the simple duties and interests we have slighted and forgotten. Our world grows smaller, but it grows dearer and greater. Simple things have a new charm for us, and we suddenly realize that we have been renouncing all that is greatest and best, in our pursuit of some phantom.”
Quote by William George Jordan
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William George Jordan
William George Jordan was an American essayist born on March 6, 1864, and died in 1928. Known for his concise and profound essay style, Jordan's works covered a range of topics including morality, religion, and philosophy. more
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