God does not always punish a nation by sending it adversity. More often He gives the oppressors their hearts' desire, and sends leanness withal into their soul. -Dean Inge

 

God does not always punish a nation by sending it adversity. More often He gives the oppressors their hearts' desire, and sends leanness withal into their soul.


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This quote is just one of 8 total Dean Inge quotes in our collection. Dean Inge is known for saying 'God does not always punish a nation by sending it adversity. More often He gives the oppressors their hearts' desire, and sends leanness withal into their soul.' as well as some of the following quotes.

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Love remembered and consecrated by grief belongs, more clearly than the happy intercourse of friends, to the eternal world; it has proved itself stronger than death.

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Bereavement is the deepest initiation into the mysteries of human life, an initiation more searching and profound than even happy love. -Dean Inge
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When our first parents were driven out of Paradise, Adam is believed to have remarked to Eve: "My dear, we live in an age of transition."

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It was said that Mr. Gladstone could persuade most people of most things, and himself of anything.

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Gambling is a disease of barbarians superficially civilized. -Dean Inge
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God does not always punish a nation by sending it adversity. More often He gives the oppressors their hearts' desire, and sends leanness withal into their soul.

Dean Inge
104