Play is a sacred thing, a divine ordinance, for developing in the child a harmonious and healthy organism, and preparing that organism for the commencement of the work of life. J. G. Holland More Quotes by J. G. Holland More Quotes From J. G. Holland God gives every bird its food, but He does not throw it into its nest. J. G. Holland godworksuccess Joys divided are increased. J. G. Holland joyhappinesslife Character lives in a man, reputation outside of him. J. G. Holland reputationcharactermen The most precious possession that ever comes to a man in this world is a woman's heart. J. G. Holland heartbreakpositivelove A young man rarely gets a better vision of himself than that which is reflected from a true woman's eyes; for God himself sits behind them. J. G. Holland womenvisioneye If there be one attribute of the Deity which astonishes me more than another, it is the attribute of patience. The Great Soul that sits on the throne of the universe is not, never was, and never will be, in a hurry. In the realm of nature, every thing has been wrought out in the august consciousness of infinite leisure; and I bless God for that geology which gives me a key to the patience in which the creative process was effected. J. G. Holland augustkeysgiving Blessed is that man who knows his own distaff and has found his own spindle. J. G. Holland blessedfoundmen The person who does not know how to live while they are making a living is a poorer person after their wealth is won than when they started. J. G. Holland winningdoelife The most beautiful sight this earth affords is a man or woman so filled with love that duty is only a name, and its performance the natural outflow and expression of the love which has become the central principle of their life. J. G. Holland beautifulmenlife The secret of being loved is in being lovely; and the secret of being lovely is in being unselfish. J. G. Holland unselfishlovelysecret God give us men. The time demands strong minds, great hearts, true faith and willing hands. J. G. Holland strongheartmen The secret of man's success resides in his insight into the moods of people, and his tact in dealing with them. J. G. Holland motivationalmenpeople Responsibility walks hand in hand with capacity and power. J. G. Holland responsibilitymotivationalinspirational Calmness is the cradle of power. J. G. Holland cradlepowerinspirational There is no great achievement that is not the result of patient working and waiting. J. G. Holland achievementmotivationalwrestling Doubtless the world is wicked enough; but it will not be improved by the extension of a spirit which self-righteously sees more to reform outside of itself than in itself. J. G. Holland wickedselfworld That which grows fast, withers as rapidly. That which grows slow, endures. J. G. Holland positive-outlookpositive-lifepositive-inspirational A woman in love is a very poor judge of character. J. G. Holland womenlove-ischaracter Gossip is always a personal confession either of malice or imbecility. J. G. Holland confessiongossipmalice Nothing so obstinately stands in the way of all sorts of progress as pride of opinion. While nothing is so foolish and baseless. J. G. Holland progresspridestupid
