Top 132 Quotes & Sayings by Sophie Swetchine - Page 3

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Last updated on April 21, 2025.
He who has never denied himself for the sake of giving has but glanced at the joys of charity.
Death is the justification of all the ways of the Christian, the last end of all his sacrifices, the touch of the Great Master which completes the picture.
Attention is a silent and perpetual flattery. — © Sophie Swetchine
Attention is a silent and perpetual flattery.
The world has no sympathy with any but positive griefs. It will pity you for what you lose; never for what you lack
I can understand the things that afflict mankind, but I often marvel at God those which console. An atom may wound, but God alone can heal.
Respect is a serious thing in him who feels it, and the height of honor for him who inspires the feeling.
In this world of change naught which comes stays and naught which goes is lost.
The heart has always the pardoning power.
I like people to be saints; but I want them to be first and superlatively honest men.
Happiness and Virtue clasp hands and walk together.
Liberty must be a mighty thing; for by it God punishes and rewards nations.
Men are always invoking justice; yet it is justice which should make them tremble.
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