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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 it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing,
and not only when I am read more
But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing,
and not only when I am present with you.
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.
Zeal is fit for wise men, but flourishes chiefly among fools.
Zeal is fit for wise men, but flourishes chiefly among fools.
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."
Blind zeal can only do harm.
Blind zeal can only do harm.
Blind zeal can only do harm.
[Ger., Blinder Eifer schadet nur.]
Blind zeal can only do harm.
[Ger., Blinder Eifer schadet nur.]