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God made man to go by motives, and he will not go without them, any more than a boat without steam or a balloon without
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"God made man to go by motives, and he will not go without them, any more than a boat without steam or a balloon without gas"

- Henry Ward Beecher

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This quote by Henry Ward Beecher speaks with the value of motivation in life. He suggests that God developed people to be driven by intentions, and that without them, we are unable to move forward. He compares this to a boat without steam or a balloon without gas, both of which are unable to move without the required power. This quote stresses the importance of having a function and a goal in life, as it is these intentions that will drive us to success. Without them, we are unable to progress and reach our complete capacity. Beecher's quote functions as a pointer that we need to constantly strive to discover our purpose and use it to inspire us to reach our goals.

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Henry Ward Beecher This quote is written / told by Henry Ward Beecher between June 24, 1813 and March 8, 1887. He was a famous Clergyman from USA. The author also have 91 other quotes.

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