More quotes by Henry Ward Beecher

"Success is full of promise till one gets it, and then it seems like a nest from which the bird has flown."
"To array a man's will against his sickness is the supreme art of medicine."
"‎Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody else expects of you. Never excuse yourself. Never pity yourself. Be a hard master to yourself-and be lenient to everybody else."
"Adversity, if for no other reason, is of benefit, since it is sure to bring a season of sober reflection. People see clearer at such times. Storms purify the atmosphere."
"Now comes the mystery! (last words)"