What you possess in the world will be found at the day of your death to belong to someone else. But what you are will be yours forever.
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It is with rivers as it is with people: the greatest are not always the most agreeable nor the best to live with.Henry Van Dyke
To desire and strive to be of some service to the world, to aim at doing something which shall really increase the happiness and welfare and virtue of mankind - this is a choice which is possible for all of us; and surely it is a good haven to sail for.
Henry Van Dyke
Little love, too, for ever, ever, near,
Warm love, earth love, tender love of mine,
In the leafy dark where you hide,
You are mine, -- mine, -- mine!
Henry Van Dyke
Somewhere, among bright dreams,
A child that once was mine
Had whispered wordless love to him,
And given him a sign.
Henry Van Dyke
Faith is an adventure it is the courage of the soul to face the unknown. But that courage springs from the hope and confidence of the soul that its adventure will succeed.
Henry van Dyke
Every task, however simple, sets the soul that does it free;
Every deed of love and mercy, done to man is done to Me.
Henry Van Dyke
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