All the strength and force of man comes from his faith in things unseen. He who believes is strong he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions.

— James Freeman Clarke

A politician thinks of the next election a statesman of the next generation.

— James Freeman Clarke

Never hurry. Take plenty of exercise. Always be cheerful. Take all the sleep you need. You may expect to be well.

— James Freeman Clarke

Seek to do good and you will find that happiness will run after you.

— James Freeman Clarke

Strong convictions precede great actions.

— James Freeman Clarke

The art of life consists in taking each event which befalls us with a contented mind confident of good. ... With this method ... always rejoice though in the midst of sorrows and possess all things though destitute of everything.

— James Freeman Clarke

The difference between a politician and a statesman is that a politician thinks about the next election while the statesman think about the next generation.

— James Freeman Clarke