Douglas Horton
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Biography
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.
"The art of simplicity is a puzzle of complexity."
"We are all serving a life sentence, and good behavior is our only hope for a pardon."
"Beauty is variable, ugliness is constant."
"Change occurs in direct proportion to dissatisfaction, but dissatisfaction never changes."
"Death is the final wake-up call."
"As the fly bangs against the window attempting freedom while the door stands open, so we bang against death ignoring heaven."
"To awake from death is to die in peace."
"Death is feared as birth is forgotten."
"Action cures fear, inaction creates terror."
"If food were free, why work?"
"As the fly bangs against the window attempting freedom while the door stands open, so we bang against death ignoring heaven."
"To buy happiness is to sell soul."
"Happiness in the present is only shattered by comparison with the past."
"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."
"To awake from death is to die in peace."
"The more we are filled with thoughts of lust the less we find true romantic love."
"Smile, it's free therapy."
"Smile, it's better than a poke in the eye."
"Life is good when we think it's good. Life is bad when we don't think."
"Desperation is like stealing from the Mafia: you stand a good chance of attracting the wrong attention."
"While seeking revenge, dig two graves - one for yourself."
"Thinking good thoughts is not enough, doing good deeds is not enough, seeing others follow your good examples is enough."