Henry Drummond

thumb|Henry Drummond Henry Drummond (17 August 1851 – 11 March 1897) was a Scottish evangelist, biologist, writer, and lecturer. Quotes [T]here is no greatness in things. Things cannot be great. The only greatness is unselfish love. The Greatest Thing in the World (1890), p. 29, after quoting Jeremiah 45:5 The test of a man then is not, "How have I believed?" but "How have I loved?” The Greatest Thing in the World (1890), p. 61, after paraphrasing Matthew 25:31–46 I lived for myself, I thought for myself,For myself, and none beside—Just as if Jesus had never lived,As if He had never died. The Greatest Thing in the World (1890), p. 63, on the uncharitable About I knew Mr. Henry Drummond, and the memory of his strong, warm hand-clasp is like a benediction. He was the most sympathetic of companions. He knew so much and was so genial that it was impossible to feel dull in his presence. Helen Keller, The Story of My Life (New York: Doubleday, Page & Co., 1905) External links Henry Drummond (evangelist) Category:Non-fiction authors from the United Kingdom Category:Biologists from Scotland Category:1851 births Category:1897 deaths