"The weakest spot in every man is where he thinks himself to be the wisest."

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Source : Nathanael Emmons (1842). “The Works of Nathanael Emmons, D.D.: With a Memoir of His Life [written by Himself]”, p.135

Nathanael Emmons

#Men Quotes #Thinking Quotes #Conceit Quotes

“If there is a witness to my little life,To my tiny throes and struggles,He sees a fool;And it is not fine for gods to menace fools.”
“Politics is a way of ruling in divided societies without undue violence...politics is not just a necessary evil; it is a realistic good.”
“I wonder if it's possible to have a love affair that lasts forever.”
“The nature of heaven is to provide a place there for all who lead good lives, no matter what their religion may be.”
“When our deepest desire is not the things of God, or a favor from God, but God Himself, we cross a threshold.”
“Now, when I started my theater, the modus operandi was having the actors stare right into the audience.”
“So I tell you, my son, that the secret of true happiness is for him who asks nothing in return. The perfectly unselfish man is the one who finds his glory in God. Give what you have to give, and it will come back to you. All materials to build thy home in this world or the inner cosmic worlds come from within, from the God center in thy heart.”
“Most people treat the present moment as if it were an obstacle that they need to overcome. Since the present moment is life itself, it is an insane way to live.”

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