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Henry Ward Beecher (June 24, 1813 – March 8, 1887) was an American Congregationalist clergyman, social reformer, and speaker, known for his support of the abolition of slavery, his emphasis on God's love, and his 1875 adultery trial. His rhetorical focus on the love of Christ has influenced mainstream Christianity into the 21st century.

Quotes from Henry Ward Beecher

The power of hiding ourselves from one another is mercifully given, for men are wild beasts, and would devour one another but for this protection.

—Henry Ward Beecher

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Young love is a flame; very pretty, often very hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. The love of the older and disciplined heart is as coals, deep-burning, unquenchable.

—Henry Ward Beecher

You never know till you try to reach them how accessible men are; but you must approach each man by the right door.

—Henry Ward Beecher

Do not be afraid of defeat. you are never so near victory as when defeated in a good cause

—Henry Ward Beecher

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