Quotes & anectdotes from the wise, the foolish, the courageous & the drunk

Douglas Horton Author

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Jul 27, 1891
  • Died: Aug 21, 1968

Douglas Horton was an American Protestant clergyman and academic leader who was noted for his work in ecumenical relations among major Protestant bodies of his day. In his roles as a denominational executive, international ecclesiastical figure, and academic leader, Horton strongly advocated efforts undertaken by churches to unite organizationally with each other, even those of unlike theological and governmental persuasion.

The more we are filled with thoughts of lust the less we find true romantic love. romance

Beauty is variable, ugliness is constant. beauty

Smile, it's better than a poke in the eye. smile

Happiness in the present is only shattered by comparison with the past. happiness

To buy happiness is to sell soul. happiness

Change occurs in direct proportion to dissatisfaction, but dissatisfaction never changes. change

If you love something let it go free. If it doesn't come back, you never had it. If it comes back, love it forever. love

Death is the final wake-up call. death

Action cures fear, inaction creates terror. fear

If food were free, why work? food

As the fly bangs against the window attempting freedom while the door stands open, so we bang against death ignoring heaven. death & freedom

To awake from death is to die in peace. death & peace

Although it is generally known, I think it's about time to announce that I was born at a very early age. aging

Death is feared as birth is forgotten. death

Smile, it's free therapy. smile

We are all serving a life sentence, and good behavior is our only hope for a pardon. hope

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