C.H. Spurgeon Quotes

Depend upon it, a great deal depends upon whom we choose for our companions when we begin life. CC121 It is true I may be an apparent loser by declining evil company, but I had better leave my cloak than lose my character; it is not needful that I should be rich, but it is imperative upon me to be pure. ME414 It is foolish to turn off a tried friend because of a failing or two, for you may get rid of a one-eyed nag and buy a blind one. PT67 Be friendly to all, but make none your friends until they know you, and you know them. 120.109 I think you may judge of a man’s character by the persons whose affection he seeks. If you find a man seeking only the affection of those who are great, depend upon it he is ambitious and self-seeking; but when you observe that a man seeks the affection of those who can do nothing for him, but for whom he must do everything, you know that he is not seeking himself, but that pure benevolence sways his heart. 1302.373 We would have as our associates people who are stablished by principle rather than moved by passion. 2113.601