“Men are microcosms, or little worlds; each man has his distinct sphere, wherein he dwells apart.”

— Charles Spurgeon, Sermon 2079, "Man Unknown to Man," 1889

About Charles Spurgeon

1834 – 1892

English Baptist preacher and compiler of "The Salt-Cellars".

“By perseverance the snail reached the ark.”

“The practice of truth is the most profitable reading of it.”

“Holiness is the architectural plan upon which God buildeth up His living temple.”

“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.”

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“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”

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“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”

“He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.”

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“The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.”

“The truth is rarely pure and never simple.”