Francis W. Newman Quotes

God has two families of children on this earth, the once-born and the twice-born.
Francis W. Newman

God, Children, Two

As to the war, while it is always thought rash to have any strong military convictions, I have always believed that if they would go straight to Sebastopol early in the season they would take it with little difficulty.
Francis W. Newman

War, Strong, Thought

I first began to read religious books at school, and especially the Bible, when I was eleven years old; and almost immediately commenced a habit of secret prayer.
Francis W. Newman

School, Old, Prayer

The active part of man consists of powerful instincts, some of which are gentle and continuous; others violent and short; some baser, some nobler, and all necessary.
Francis W. Newman

Powerful, Others, Short

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Biography

Nationality: English

Type: Writer

Born: June 27, 1805

Died: October 7, 1897

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