Fear is a kind of bell or gong which rings the mind into quick life and avoidance upon the approach of danger. It is the soul's signal for rallying.

— Henry Ward Beecher

Fear is the soul's signal for rallying.

— Henry Ward Beecher

Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made and forgot to put a soul into.

— Henry Ward Beecher

Flowers have an expression of countenance as much as men or animals. Some seem to smile some have a sad expression some are pensive and diffident others again are plain honest and upright.

— Henry Ward Beecher

Flowers may beckon towards us but they speak toward heaven and God.

— Henry Ward Beecher

Gambling with cards or dice or stocks is all one thing. It's getting money without giving an equivalent for it.

— Henry Ward Beecher

God asks no man whether he will accept life. This is not the choice. You must take it. The only question is how.

— Henry Ward Beecher

God made man to go by motives, and he will not go without them, any more than a boat without steam or a balloon without gas.

— Henry Ward Beecher

God pardons like a mother who kisses the offense into everlasting forgetfulness.

— Henry Ward Beecher

God pardons like a mother, who kisses the offense into everlasting forgiveness.

— Henry Ward Beecher