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The Story of the Other Wise Man
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"The Story of the Other Wise Man" Quotes

A fourth wise man misses the birth of Jesus but spends his life seeking him through acts of kindness and sacrifice.

Quotes

The best gifts are those that cost us something.

Henry Van Dyke

gifts

The road to truth is long, and you have begun late. It is not for me to give you the days that you have lost, nor to count the leagues that are left to you. But I can give you a staff for your journey, and a scrip to hold your bread and a bottle for your wine.

Henry Van Dyke

truthjourney

You shall not find your king under a palace roof. You shall not find him among the rich and powerful. If the other kings have found him, it is because they have been wise enough to know that he is not to be found in a palace, nor among the rich and powerful.

Henry Van Dyke

kingswisdom

It has been long since I have seen the faces of my own people. I would know what the world outside has been doing.

Henry Van Dyke

curiosityworld

To find the King and to serve him in his distress, this shall be my life's devotion.

Henry Van Dyke

devotionservice

God knoweth the way that I take, and when He hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.

Henry Van Dyke

faithtrialsperseverance

The secret of happiness is not in getting what you like, but in liking what you get.

Henry Van Dyke

happiness

There is no joy in the world like the joy of bringing joy to others.

Henry Van Dyke

joy

He that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?

Henry Van Dyke

lovebrotherhood

The greatest thing a man can do for his Heavenly King is to be kind and true to the earthly king whom he has seen.

Henry Van Dyke

kindnessloyalty