James Freeman Clarke
6 quotes.
Quotes by James Freeman Clarke
- A politician thinks of the next election; a statesman of the next generation. A politician looks for the success of his party; a statesman, for that of the country. The statesman wishes to steer, while the politician is satisfied to drift.
- A politician thinks of the next election; a statesman thinks of the next generation.
- All the strength and force of man comes from his faith in things unseen. He who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions.
- Conscience in the soul is the root of all true courage. If a man would be brave, let him learn to obey his conscience.
- The statesman wishes to steer, while the politician is satisfied to drift.
- This is the way to cultivate courage: First, by standing firm on some conscientious principle, some law of duty. Next, by being faithful to truth and right on small occasions and common events. Third, by trusting in God for help and power.