Quotes & anectdotes from
the wise,
the foolish,
the courageous &
the drunk

Douglas Horton Author

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Jul 27, 1891
  • Died: Aug 21, 1968

Douglas Horton was an American Protestant clergyman and academic leader who was noted for his work in ecumenical relations among major Protestant bodies of his day. In his roles as a denominational executive, international ecclesiastical figure, and academic leader, Horton strongly advocated efforts undertaken by churches to unite organizationally with each other, even those of unlike theological and governmental persuasion.

Happiness in the present is only shattered by comparison with the past.

Death is feared as birth is forgotten.

Death is the final wake-up call.

If you love something let it go free. If it doesn't come back, you never had it. If it comes back, love it forever.

As the fly bangs against the window attempting freedom while the door stands open, so we bang against death ignoring heaven.

Although it is generally known, I think it's about time to announce that I was born at a very early age.

To awake from death is to die in peace.

Smile, it's better than a poke in the eye.

We are all serving a life sentence, and good behavior is our only hope for a pardon.

Smile, it's free therapy.

Change occurs in direct proportion to dissatisfaction, but dissatisfaction never changes.

If food were free, why work?

Beauty is variable, ugliness is constant.

To buy happiness is to sell soul.

Action cures fear, inaction creates terror.

The more we are filled with thoughts of lust the less we find true romantic love.