If you have men who will only come if they know there is a good road, I don’t want them. I want men who will come if there is no road at all.
—David Livingstone
I will place no value on anything I have or may possess except in relation to the kingdom of Christ.
—David Livingstone
Topics: Dedication
I will go anywhere, provided it is forward.
—David Livingstone
Topics: Progress, Determination
I do not know how the great loving Father will bring out light at last, but he knows, and he will do it.
—David Livingstone
Topics: Mystery
Fear God and work hard.
—David Livingstone
Topics: Purpose
I determined never to stop until I had come to the end and achieved my purpose.
—David Livingstone
Topics: Decisions, Achievement
God, send me anywhere, only go with me. Lay any burden on me, only sustain me. And sever any tie in my heart except the tie that binds my heart to Yours.
—David Livingstone
Nothing earthly will make me give up my work in despair.
—David Livingstone
Topics: Dedication
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