Albert Barnes: Quotes about life

Albert Barnes was American theologian. Explore interesting quotes on life.

Albert Barnes: 44 quotes1 like

“One of the best maxims in determining our course in life is, to select, at the outset, that in which virtue and principle will be least likely to be put to a test, and in which, from the nature of the calling, a man may bring around him such associations and influences as will be an auxiliary in keeping him in the path of virtue.”

Source: Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895), P. 437.

“Life, if we would mark it, is made up of thousands of suggestions from some unseen quarter, prompting us to duty; starting some thought of what is wise and right and just and good; inclining us to thoughtfulness, to meditation, to prayer; making the soul dissatisfied with its present course, and drawing it along in the path of duty, benevolence, and peace.”

Source: Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895), P. 318.

“While we seek to fill up life in a way that will best secure the ends of our existence here, our whole plan and course of action should be such as will not hinder but serve our preparation for a future world.”

Source: Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895), P. 383.

“Life is great if properly viewed in any aspect; it is mainly great when viewed in connection with the world to come.”

Source: Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895), P. 382.

“When life has been well spent; when there is a conscience without reproach; when there is faith in the Saviour; when there is a well-founded hope of heaven, there can be nothing that should disquiet us.”

Source: Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895), P. 532.