William Jennings Bryan Quote

But if each day we gather some new truths, plant ourselves more firmly upon principles which are eternal, guard every thought and action, that it may be pure, and conform our lives more nearly to that Perfect Model, we shall form a character that will be a fit background on which to paint the noblest deeds and the grandest intellectual and moral achievements; a character that cannot be concealed, but which will bring success in this life and form the best preparation for that which is beyond.


Illinois College Graduating Oration (1881)


But if each day we gather some new truths, plant ourselves more firmly upon principles which are eternal, guard every thought and action, that it may ...

But if each day we gather some new truths, plant ourselves more firmly upon principles which are eternal, guard every thought and action, that it may ...

But if each day we gather some new truths, plant ourselves more firmly upon principles which are eternal, guard every thought and action, that it may ...

But if each day we gather some new truths, plant ourselves more firmly upon principles which are eternal, guard every thought and action, that it may ...