More quotes by Henry Ward Beecher

"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."
"Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures."
"Hold yourself to a higher standard than anyone else expects of you. Never excuse yourself."
"A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs. It's jolted by every pebble on the road."
"Every tomorrow has two handles. We can take hold of it with the handle of anxiety or the handle of faith."