Elias Lyman Magoo Quotes
October 20, 1810 – November 25, 1886
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The advent of truth, like the dawn of day, agitates the elements, while it disperses the gloom.
Elias Lyman Magoo— p. 604. (Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895))
Religion to be permanently influential must be intelligent.
Elias Lyman Magoo— Proverbs for the People (1849) ch. 1, p. 16.
Existence was given us for action, rather than indolent and aimless contemplation; our worth is determined by the good deeds we do, rather than by the fine emotions we feel. They greatly mistake, who suppose that God cares for no other pursuit than devotion.
Elias Lyman Magoo— P. 2. (Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895))
It is no use for one to stand in the shade and complain that the sun does not shine upon him. He must come out resolutely on the hot and dusty field where all are compelled to antagonize with stubborn difficulties, and pertinaciously strive until he conquers, if he would deserve to be crowned.
Elias Lyman Magoo— P. 6. (Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895))
An unsanctified temper is a fruitful source of error, and a mighty impediment to truth.
Elias Lyman Magoo— P. 13. (Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895))
The kiss of the apostate was the most bitter earthly ingredient in the agonies which Christ endured.
Elias Lyman Magoo— P. 14. (Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895))
Nothing is so contemptible as habitual contempt. It is impossible to remain long under its control without being dwarfed by its influence.
Elias Lyman Magoo— P. 160. (Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895))
The passive idler of all men in the world is the most difficult to please. Those who do the least themselves are always the severest critics upon the noble achievements of others.
Elias Lyman Magoo— P. 345. (Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895))
The worst idleness is that of the heart. Think of the condition and prospects of a voiceless, thankless, prayerless heart.
Elias Lyman Magoo— P. 346. (Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895))
The Lord's visitations of distinguished favor are always to the diligent. That great men may not be ashamed of honest vocations, the greatest that have ever lived have been contented, happy, and honored while in the pursuit of humble trades.
Elias Lyman Magoo— P. 346. (Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895))
The most profitable and praiseworthy genius in the world is untiring industry.
Elias Lyman Magoo— P. 347. (Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895))
While the censorious man is most severe in judging others, he is invariably the most ready to repel any animadversions made upon himself; upon the principle well understood in medical circles, that the feeblest bodies are always the most sensitive,
Elias Lyman Magoo— P. 357. (Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895))
Perseverance is the master impulse of the firmest souls, the discipline of the noblest virtues, and the guaranty of acquisitions the most invigorating in their use and inestimable in their worth.
Elias Lyman Magoo— P. 450. (Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895))
The practice of perseverance is the discipline of the noblest virtues. To run well, we must run to the end. It is not the fighting but the' conquering that gives a hero his title to renown.
Elias Lyman Magoo— P. 450. (Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895))
Invariably will you find perseverance exemplified as the radical principle in every truly great character. It facilitates, perfects, and consolidates the execution of the plan conceived, and renders profitable its results when attained. By continuing to advance steadily in the same way, light constantly increases, obstacles disappear, efficient habits are confirmed, experience is acquired, the use of the best means is reduced to easy action, and success becomes more sure.
Elias Lyman Magoo— P. 450. (Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895))
Whatever we are directed to pray for, we are also exhorted to work for; we are not permitted to mock Jehovah, asking that of Him which we deem not worth our pains to acquire.
Elias Lyman Magoo— P. 469. (Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895))
Language the most forcible proceeds from the man who is most sincere. The way to speak with power, or to write words that pierce mankind to the quick, is to speak and write honestly.
Elias Lyman Magoo— P. 476. (Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895))
It is not the placidity of stupid ease that we should covet, but the repose that is requisite for the renewal of exhausted strength, the serenity that succeeds the storm, and the salubrity that repays its ravages.
Elias Lyman Magoo— P. 515. (Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895))
The advent of truth, like the dawn of day, agitates the elements, while it disperses the gloom.
Elias Lyman Magoo— P. 604. (Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895))
A virtuous youth and frugal manhood always create a Pisgah for the veteran in righteousness, from which he may calmly survey the stars, and read his " title clear to mansions in the skies," while yet in the flesh he can soar on the wings of meditation above the clouds, and catch glimpses of the heavenly world that lies in the placid and everlasting orient before him.
Elias Lyman Magoo— P. 612. (Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895))
True greatness does not consist so much in doing extraordinary things, as in conducting ordinary affairs with a noble demeanor and from a right motive. It is necessary and most profitable to remember the advice to Titus, " Showing all good fidelity in all things."
Elias Lyman Magoo— P. 292. (Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895))
