Arthur Frederick Saunders Quotes

United Kingdom, Officer
April 22, 1878 – July, 30, 1947.

Arthur Frederick Saunders VC was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Kind words are benedictions. The are not only instruments of power, but of benevolence and courtesy; blessings both to the speaker and hearer of them.

Arthur Frederick Saunders
- Words
- Blessings
- Speaker
Love, indeed, lends a precious seeing to the eye, and hearing to the ear: all sights and sounds are glorified by the light of its presence.

Arthur Frederick Saunders
- Love
- Light
- Presence

The best practitioners give to their patients the least medicine.

Arthur Frederick Saunders
Nonsense is to sense, as shade to light; it heightens effect.

Arthur Frederick Saunders
- Light
- Effect
- Nonsense
The only time we can fail is if we quit. Most perceived failures are only stepping stones being small problems encountered along the path to a goal. Obstacles are opportunities for growth, therefore, encourage and embrace them.

Arthur Frederick Saunders
- Goal
- Obstacles
- Failures
Brain cells create ideas. Stress kills brain cells. Stress is not a good idea.

Arthur Frederick Saunders
- Brain
- Idea
- Stress
The Sabbath-day is the savings-bank of humanity.

Arthur Frederick Saunders
Good-humor is the clear blue sky of the soul.

Arthur Frederick Saunders
- Soul
- Sky
- Humor

As a human being, possessing education, talent, and recourses obligates you to help others less fortunate.

Arthur Frederick Saunders
- Help
- Education
- Human
True beauty is in the mind; and the expression of the features depends more upon the moral nature than most persons are accustomed to think.

Arthur Frederick Saunders
- Mind
- Nature
- Beauty