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Ellen G. White

Ellen G. White was a prolific American author and co-founder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Born in 1827, she wrote extensively on religion, health, and education, producing over 40 books and thousands of articles. Her writings, including "The Great Controversy," continue to influence Adventist beliefs and practices. White is considered one of the most translated female writers in history and remains an influential figure in Christian literature.

Quotes

A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits.

Ellen G. White

perseverancedefeat

True leadership is found in giving yourself in service to others, not in coaxing or inducing others to serve you.

Ellen G. White

leadershipservice

The greatest want of the world is the want of men, men who will not be bought or sold.

Ellen G. White

integritycharacter

It is the first and highest duty of every rational being to learn the will of God and to live by it.

Ellen G. White

dutyfaith

The best preparation for tomorrow is the right use of today.

Ellen G. White

preparationwisdom

The greatest victories are those won in the secret places of the heart.

Ellen G. White

victoryinner strength

A noble character is not the result of accident; it is the result of continued effort in right thinking.

Ellen G. White

charactereffort

The soul that is indolent falls an easy prey to any temptation.

Ellen G. White

temptationindolence

True education is the harmonious development of the physical, the mental, and the spiritual powers.

Ellen G. White

educationdevelopment

The greatest evidence of our love for Christ is to show our love for our fellow men.

Ellen G. White

loveservice

To live for self is to perish.

Ellen G. White

selfishnesslife

The strongest argument in favor of the gospel is a loving and lovable Christian.

Ellen G. White

gospellove