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

Phillips Brooks Author

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Dec 13, 1835
  • Died: Jan 23, 1893

Phillips Brooks was an American Episcopal clergyman and author, long the Rector of Boston's Trinity Church and briefly Bishop of Massachusetts, and particularly remembered as lyricist of the Christmas hymn, "O Little Town of Bethlehem".

In the Episcopal liturgical calendar he is remembered on January 23.

Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks. power

Be patient and understanding. Life is too short to be vengeful or malicious. life & patience

Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones. greatness

A man who lives right, and is right, has more power in his silence than another has by his words. power

Charity should begin at home, but should not stay there. home

Happiness is the natural flower of duty. happiness & inspirational

Christianity helps us face the music even when we don't like the tune. music

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