3 Henry van Dyke Quotes on Soul

Henry van Dyke quotes on soul

15. They tell me thou art rich, my country: gold In glittering flood has poured into thy chest; Thy flocks and herds increase, thy barns are pressed With harvest, and thy stores can hardly hold Their merchandise; unending trains are rolled Along thy network rails of East and West; Thy factories and forges never rest; Thou art enriched in all things bought and sold! But dost thou prosper? Better news I crave. O dearest country, is it well with thee Indeed, and is thy soul in health? A nobler people, hearts more wisely brave, And thoughts that lift men up and make them free,- These are prosperity and vital wealth!

26. But often faltering feet Come surest to the goal; And they who walk in darkness meet The sunrise of the soul.

36. As long as habit and routine dictate the pattern of living, new dimensions of the soul will not emerge.