I must do something to keep my thoughts... by James A. Garfield | We Heart Quotes

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I must do something to keep my thoughts fresh and growing. I dread nothing so much as falling into a rut and feeling myself becoming a fossil.

- James A. Garfield

Other quotes by James A. Garfield

The worst days of darkness through which I have ever passed have been greatly alleviated by throwing myself with all my energy into some work relating to others.

- James A. Garfield

Soul Life People

Territory is but the body of a nation. The people who inhabit its hills and valleys are its soul, its spirit, its life.

- James A. Garfield

Duty Government People

The chief duty of government is to keep the peace and stand out of the sunshine of the people.

- James A. Garfield

Power Work

If the power to do hard work is not a skill, it's the best possible substitute for it.

- James A. Garfield

Poor

I am a poor hater.

- James A. Garfield

Devil Man

A brave man is a man who dares to look the Devil in the face and tell him he is a Devil.

- James A. Garfield

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