A beast does not know that he is a beast, and the nearer a man gets to being a beast, the less he knows it. — George MacDonald
Anything large enough for a wish to light upon, is large enough to hang a prayer upon. — George MacDonald
I find that doing of the will of God leaves me no time for disputing about his plans. — George MacDonald
It is our best work that God wants, not the dregs of our exhaustion. I think he must prefer quality to quantity. — George MacDonald
It matters little where a man may be at this moment; the point is whether he is growing. — George MacDonald
Many a thief is a better man than many a clergyman, and miles nearer to the gate of the kingdom. — George MacDonald
The best preparation for the future is the present well seen to, and the last duty done. — George MacDonald
The more I work with the body, keeping my assumptions in a temporary state of reservation — George MacDonald
When we are out of sympathy with the young, then I think our work in this world is over. — George MacDonald