Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources / Including Phrases, Mottoes, Maxims, Proverbs, Definitions, Aphorisms, and Sayings of Wise Men, in Their Bearing on Life, Literature, Speculation, Science, Art, Religion, and Morals, Especially in the Modern Aspects of Them

by Rev. James Wood

God helps the strongest. Ger. and Dut. Pr.

God helps those who help themselves. Pr. 20

God Himself cannot do without wise men. Luther.

God Himself cannot procure good for the wicked. Welsh Triad.

God is able to do more than man can understand. Thomas à Kempis.

God is a circle whose centre is everywhere, and its circumference nowhere. St. Augustine.

God is a creditor who has no bad debts. Ger. 25 Pr.

God is a good worker, but He loves to be helped. Basque Pr.

God is alpha and omega in the great world; endeavour to make Him so in the little world. Quarles.

God is always ready to strengthen those who strive lawfully. Thomas à Kempis.