O. P. Gifford Quotes

GIFFORD, O. P. Quotes

(ft. 1875), American clergyman

Self-Denial

One never knows himself till he has denied himself.—The altar of sacrifice is the touchstone of character.

Sound

Verse sweetens toil, however rude the sound.

Variety

Countless the various species of mankind; countless the shades that separate mind from mind; no general object of desire is known; each has his will, and each pursues his own.