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

Matthew Henry Writer

  • Gender: Male
  • Born: Oct 18, 1662
  • Died: Jun 22, 1714

Matthew Henry was a Welsh Non-Conformist minister.

He whose head is in heaven need not fear to put his feet into the grave. fear

Men of polite learning and a liberal education. education & learning

So great was the extremity of his pain and anguish, that he did not only sigh but roar. greatness

No attribute of God is more dreadful to sinners than His holiness. God

The way to preserve the peace of the church is to preserve its purity. peace

It is common for those that are farthest from God, to boast themselves most of their being near to the Church. God

After a storm comes a calm. motivation

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There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 quotes from John Millington Synge

3 quotes from John Millington Synge

Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 other quotes from William Butler Yeats

28 other quotes from William Butler Yeats

Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 sayings from Dave Barry

27 sayings from Dave Barry

We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 more quotes from Winston Churchill

74 more quotes from Winston Churchill