Welcome to a treasure trove of wisdom and insight from one of the most beloved literary figures of the 19th century George MacDonald. Renowned for his enchanting fairy tales, profound novels, and stirring poetry, MacDonald’s words continue to resonate with readers across generations. As a Scottish author, poet, and minister, MacDonald’s writings often explore themes of faith, imagination, and the human experience with a depth that is both timeless and profound.
Throughout his extensive body of work, George MacDonald crafted sentences that sparkle with clarity, empathy, and spiritual depth. His words have a unique ability to touch the soul, inviting readers to ponder life’s mysteries and embrace the beauty of the world around them. Whether delving into the realms of fantasy or exploring the complexities of the human heart, MacDonald’s insights are as relevant today as they were during his lifetime. Join us on a journey through some of his most memorable quotes, where each phrase is a gem waiting to be discovered and cherished.
I find that doing of the will of God leaves me no time for disputing about His plans. George MacDonald
The principle part of faith is patience. George MacDonald
Age is not all decay; it is the ripening, the swelling, of the fresh life within, that withers and bursts the husk. George MacDonald
We die daily. Happy those who daily come to life as well. George MacDonald
Love is the opener as well as closer of eyes. George MacDonald
It is not in the nature of politics that the best men should be elected. The best men do not want to govern their fellowmen. George MacDonald
It is not the cares of today, but the cares of tomorrow, that weigh a man down. George MacDonald
How strange this fear of death is! We are never frightened at a sunset. George MacDonald
The more I work with the body, keeping my assumptions in a temporary state of reservation, the more I appreciate and sympathize with a given disease. The body no longer appears as a sick or irrational demon, but as a process with its own inner logic and wisdom. George MacDonald
When we are out of sympathy with the young, then I think our work in this world is over. George MacDonald
To have what we want is riches; but to be able to do without is power. George MacDonald
The first thing a kindness deserves is acceptance, the second, transmission. George MacDonald
Man finds it hard to get what he wants, because he does not want the best; God finds it hard to give, because He would give the best, and man will not take it. George MacDonald
If instead of a gem, or even a flower, we should cast the gift of a loving thought into the heart of a friend, that would be giving as the angels give. George MacDonald
You can’t live on amusement. It is the froth on water – an inch deep and then the mud. George MacDonald
Attitudes are more important than facts. George MacDonald
Where there is no choice, we do well to make no difficulty. George MacDonald
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
Afflictions are but the shadows of God’s wings. George MacDonald
To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved. George MacDonald
Few delights can equal the presence of one whom we trust utterly. George MacDonald
Forgiveness is the giving, and so the receiving, of life. George MacDonald
To keep a lamp burning we have to keep putting oil in it. George MacDonald
Many a thief is a better man than many a clergyman, and miles nearer to the gate of the kingdom. George MacDonald
There are thousands willing to do great things for one willing to do a small thing. George MacDonald
It matters little where a man may be at this moment; the point is whether he is growing. George MacDonald
Friends, if we be honest with ourselves, we shall be honest with each other. George MacDonald
Anything large enough for a wish to light upon, is large enough to hang a prayer upon. 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
The best preparation for the future is the present well seen to, and the last duty done. George MacDonald
