It seems to be the fate of man to seek all his consolations in futurity. - William Samuel Johnson - Quotesmemo.com

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Art is not vague production, transitory and isolated, but a power which must be directed to the improvement and refinement of the human soul.

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William Samuel Johnson

It seems to be the fate of man to seek all his consolations in futurity.

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He knows not his own strength who hath not met adversity.

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You this day, gentlemen, assume new characters, enter into new relations, and consequently incur new duties. You have, by the favor of Providence and the attention of your friends, received a public education, the purpose whereof hath been to qualify you the better to serve your Creator and your country.

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Your first great duties, you are sensible, are those you owe to Heaven, to your Creator and Redeemer. Let these be ever present to your minds, and exemplified in your lives and conduct.

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Remember. . . that you are redeemed of the Lord [Ephesians 1:7]-that you are bought with a price [1 Corinthians 6:20], even the inestimable price of the precious blood of the Son of God. . . Acquaint yourselves with Him in His word and holy ordinances.

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Make Him your friend and protector and your felicity is secured both here and hereafter. And with respect to particular duties to Him, it is your happiness that you are well assured that he best serves his Maker, who does most good to his country and to mankind.

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