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There is no greater sign of a general decay of virtue in a
nation, than a want of zeal read more
There is no greater sign of a general decay of virtue in a
nation, than a want of zeal in its inhabitants for the good of
their country.
A policy is a temporary creed liable to be changed, but while it holds good it has got to be read more
A policy is a temporary creed liable to be changed, but while it holds good it has got to be pursued with apostolic zeal.
It is false zeal to keep truth while wounding charity
It is false zeal to keep truth while wounding charity
If I had obeyed God, as I have obeyed him, He would not have
punished me.
If I had obeyed God, as I have obeyed him, He would not have
punished me.
I remember a passage in Goldsmith's "Vicar of Wakefield," which
he was afterwards fool enough to expunge: "I do read more
I remember a passage in Goldsmith's "Vicar of Wakefield," which
he was afterwards fool enough to expunge: "I do not love a man
who is zealous for nothing."
Experience shows that success is due less to ability than to zeal. The winner is he who gives himself to read more
Experience shows that success is due less to ability than to zeal. The winner is he who gives himself to his work body and soul.
Zeal is very blind, or badly regulated, when it encroaches upon the rights of others
Zeal is very blind, or badly regulated, when it encroaches upon the rights of others
But his zeal
None seconded, as out of season judged,
Or singular and rash.
But his zeal
None seconded, as out of season judged,
Or singular and rash.