Inspirational Quotes by Thomas De Witt Talmage (American Clergyman)

Thomas De Witt Talmage (1832–1902) was an American Presbyterian minister, theologian, and influential preacher known for his powerful sermons and writings. Renowned for his charismatic style, intellectual depth, and social activism, he was a leading Protestant voice of his time. He passionately supported social causes, including abolition, women’s rights, and education.

Born in Bound Brook, New Jersey, Talmage was educated at the University of New Jersey (now Princeton University) and the Theological Seminary in New Brunswick. Gaining national prominence in the late 19th century, his sermons were widely published in newspapers across the United States. His preaching, often delivered to large audiences, focused on moral issues, social justice, and spiritual guidance, marked by earnest and eloquent rhetoric. From 1869 to 1874, he served as pastor of Brooklyn Tabernacle, broadcasting his sermons to a diverse audience.

Talmage’s most popular work Talmage’s Sermons (1876) is a collection of his inspirational sermons. Other notable works include The New Talmage (1897) and The Sermon on the Mount (1902,) in which he explores Jesus Christ’s teachings and their relevance to contemporary society.

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In the lottery of life there are more prizes drawn than blanks, and to one misfortune there are fifty advantages. Despondency is the most unprofitable feeling a man can indulge in.
—Thomas De Witt Talmage

No man becomes fully evil at once; but suggestion bringeth on indulgence; indulgence, delight; delight, consent; consent, endeavor; endeavor, practice; practice, custom; custom, excuse; excuse, defence; defence, obstinacy; obstinacy, boasting; boasting, a seared conscience and a reprobate mind.
—Thomas De Witt Talmage
Topics: Sin

The dignity, the grandeur, the tenderness, the everlasting and divine significance of motherhood.
—Thomas De Witt Talmage
Topics: Mother

I care not what your education is, elaborate or nothing, what your mental calibre is, great or small, that man who concentrates all his energies of body, mind and soul in one direction is a tremendous man.
—Thomas De Witt Talmage
Topics: Goals, Aspirations

Mother – that was the bank where we deposited all our hurts and worries.
—Thomas De Witt Talmage
Topics: Mothers, Motherhood, Mothers Day

Sin may open bright as the morning, but it will end dark as night.
—Thomas De Witt Talmage
Topics: Sin

One good, hearty laugh is a bomb shell exploding in the right place, while spleen and discontent are a gun that kicks over the man who shoots it off.
—Thomas De Witt Talmage
Topics: Laughter

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