Billy Graham Quotes
Born: November 7, 1918
Billy Graham, though renowned as a spiritual leader, possessed a profound understanding of creativity as a divine act of renewal. His philosophy saw imagination not as frivolity, but as a sacred tool for reflecting truth and beauty into a fractured world. Graham’s legacy lies in his masterful ability to weave simple, powerful language into tapestries of hope, transforming abstract faith into tangible art. His quotes resonate because they speak to the artist’s soul—acknowledging the struggle of creation while affirming that every act of making is a brushstroke of grace. He taught that the most enduring art is born from a heart aligned with purpose, inspiring creators to see their work as a testament to something greater.
Billy Graham Quotes (64)
"God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with."
— Billy Graham"When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost."
— Billy Graham"Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened."
— Billy Graham"My home is in Heaven. I'm just traveling through this world."
— Billy Graham"The greatest legacy one can pass on to one's children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one's life, but rather a legacy of character and faith."
— Billy Graham"God's mercy and grace give me hope - for myself, and for our world."
— Billy Graham"A child who is allowed to be disrespectful to his parents will not have true respect for anyone."
— Billy Graham"Man has two great spiritual needs. One is for forgiveness. The other is for goodness."
— Billy Graham"It is not the body's posture, but the heart's attitude that counts when we pray."
— Billy Graham"The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, 'O God, forgive me,' or 'Help me.'"
— Billy Graham"Every day is a gift from God, no matter how old we are."
— Billy Graham"Racial prejudice, anti-Semitism, or hatred of anyone with different beliefs has no place in the human mind or heart."
— Billy Graham"I think where political issues invade moral situations, spiritual leaders have to speak out."
— Billy Graham"I've read the last page of the Bible. It's all going to turn out all right."
— Billy Graham"Nothing can bring a real sense of security into the home except true love."
— Billy Graham"Give me five minutes with a person's checkbook, and I will tell you where their heart is."
— Billy Graham"Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion - it is a daily process whereby you grow to be more and more like Christ."
— Billy Graham"God will prepare everything for our perfect happiness in heaven, and if it takes my dog being there, I believe he'll be there."
— Billy Graham"Each life is made up of mistakes and learning, waiting and growing, practicing patience and being persistent."
— Billy Graham"God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, 'I love you.'"
— Billy Graham"Our society strives to avoid any possibility of offending anyone - except God."
— Billy Graham"You're born. You suffer. You die. Fortunately, there's a loophole."
— Billy Graham"A real Christian is a person who can give his pet parrot to the town gossip."
— Billy Graham"The wonderful news is that our Lord is a God of mercy, and He responds to repentance."
— Billy Graham"Make sure of your commitment to Jesus Christ, and seek to follow Him every day. Don't be swayed by the false values and goals of this world, but put Christ and His will first in everything you do."
— Billy Graham"If a person gets his attitude toward money straight, it will help straighten out almost every other area in his life."
— Billy Graham"I used to read five psalms every day - that teaches me how to get along with God. Then I read a chapter of Proverbs every day and that teaches me how to get along with my fellow man."
— Billy Graham"Communism has decided against God, against Christ, against the Bible, and against all religion."
— Billy Graham"I am not going to Heaven because I have preached to great crowds or read the Bible many times. I'm going to Heaven just like the thief on the cross who said in that last moment: 'Lord, remember me.'"
— Billy Graham"Prayer is simply a two-way conversation between you and God."
— Billy Graham