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.

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

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

Beauty is variable, ugliness is constant.

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

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

To awake from death is to die in peace.

Death is the final wake-up call.

Death is feared as birth is forgotten.

Smile, it's free therapy.

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

Action cures fear, inaction creates terror.

If food were free, why work?

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

To buy happiness is to sell soul.

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

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.