Henry Van Dyke Quotes

Professions:Writer

Born: November 10, 1852

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Henry Van Dyke Quotes (6)

"I am not afraid of death, I just don't want to be there when it happens."

Henry Van Dyke
Topic: Death

"There is no personal charm so great as the charm of a cheerful temperament."

Henry Van Dyke
Topic: Great

"Happiness is inward, and not outward; and so, it does not depend on what we have, but on what we are."

Henry Van Dyke
Topic: Happiness

"Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity."

Henry Van Dyke
Topic: Love

"Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse."

Henry Van Dyke
Topic: Thanksgiving

"Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best."

Henry Van Dyke
Topic: Wisdom
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