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Billy Graham

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Billy Graham (1918–2018) was an American evangelist who became one of the most influential Christian leaders of the 20th century. Over the course of his career, Graham preached to live audiences of nearly 215 million people in more than 185 countries. His messages about faith, hope, and personal transformation touched people across denominational and cultural boundaries.

“I believe the home and marriage is the foundation of our society and must be protected.”

— Billy Graham

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“I look forward to death with great anticipation, to meeting God face to face.”

— Billy Graham

Death

“Read the Bible. Work hard and honestly. And don't complain.”

— Billy Graham

Work

“I'm thankful for the incredible advances in medicine that have taken place during my lifetime. I almost certainly wouldn't still be here if it weren't for them.”

— Billy Graham

Thankful

“God's mercy and grace give me hope - for myself, and for our world.”

— Billy Graham

God

“It is not the body's posture, but the heart's attitude that counts when we pray.”

— Billy Graham

Attitude

“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.”

— Billy Graham

Courage

“The framers of our Constitution meant we were to have freedom of religion, not freedom from religion.”

— Billy Graham

Freedom

“Only God Himself fully appreciates the influence of a Christian mother in the molding of character in her children.”

— Billy Graham

God

“Prayer is simply a two-way conversation between you and God.”

— Billy Graham

God

“When wealth is lost, nothing is lost when health is lost, something is lost when character is lost, all is lost.”

— Billy Graham

Health

“The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, 'O God, forgive me,' or 'Help me.'”

— Billy Graham

God

“Communism has decided against God, against Christ, against the Bible, and against all religion.”

— Billy Graham

God

“Tears shed for self are tears of weakness, but tears shed for others are a sign of strength.”

— Billy Graham

Strength

“The time has come for all evangelists to practice full financial disclosure. The world is watching how we walk and how we talk. We must have the highest standards of morality, ethics and integrity if we are to continue to have influence.”

— Billy Graham

Time

“If a person gets his attitude toward money straight, it will help straighten out almost every other area in his life.”

— Billy Graham

Attitude

“When anyone has the power to destroy the whole human race in a matter of hours, it becomes a moral issue. The church must speak out.”

— Billy Graham

Power

“I used to read five psalms every day - that teaches me how to get along with God. Then I read a chapter of Proverbs every day and that teaches me how to get along with my fellow man.”

— Billy Graham

God

“I have the problems of, I must confess, old age.”

— Billy Graham

Age

“I believe the home and marriage is the foundation of our society and must be protected.”

— Billy Graham

Home

“I don't have many sad days.”

— Billy Graham

Sad