Frederick William Robertson (3 February 1816 – 15 August 1853), known as Robertson of Brighton, was an English divine.
Instruction ends in the schoolroom, but education ends only with life. A child is given to the universe to be educated. Use this quote
We win by tenderness. We conquer by forgiveness. Use this quote
A silent man is easily reputed wise. A man who suffers none to see him in the common jostle and undress of life, easily gathers round him a mysterious veil of unknown sanctity, and men honor him for a saint. The unknown is always wonderful. Use this quote
The office of poetry is not to make us think accurately, but feel truly. Use this quote
The true aim of everyone who aspires to be a teacher should be, not to impart his own opinions, but to kindle minds. Use this quote
The Divine wisdom has given us prayer, not as a means whereby to obtain the good things of earth, but as a means whereby we learn to do without them; not as a means whereby we escape evil, but as a means whereby we become strong to meet it. Use this quote
