Effectual Quotes

There is no persuasiveness more effectual than the transparency of a single heart, of a sincere life.

The essence of a free government consists in an effectual control of rivalries.

Sanctification is not to be understood here as a separation from ordinary use or consecration to some special use, although this meaning is often present in Scripture, sometimes referring to outward and sometimes to inward or effectual separation.

There is no defense against adverse fortune which is so effectual as an habitual sense of humor.

There is a marvelous turn and trick to British arrogance; its apparent unconsciousness makes it twice as effectual.

Shame is a fitter and generally a more effectual punishment for a child than beating.

Of all the means I know to lead men, the most effectual is a concealed mystery.

He who loveth a book will never want a faithful friend, a wholesome counsellor, a cheerful companion, or an effectual comforter.

The necessity of every one paying in his own labor for what he consumes, affords the only legitimate and effectual check to excessive luxury, which has so often ruined individuals, states and empires; and which has now brought almost universal bankruptcy upon us.

Persuasion is often more effectual than force.

The real and effectual discipline which is exercised over a workman is that of his customers. It is the fear of losing their employment which restrains his frauds and corrects his negligence.

The appeal to the white man's pocket has ever been more effectual than all the appeals ever made to his conscience.

But my method of the pillar, as it throws the horse yet more upon the haunches, is still more effectual to this purpose, and besides always gives him the ply to the side he goes of.