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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.
Blind zeal can only do harm.
[Ger., Blinder Eifer schadet nur.]
Blind zeal can only do harm.
[Ger., Blinder Eifer schadet nur.]
Through zeal, knowledge is gotten; through lack of zeal, knowledge is lost; let a man who knows the double path read more
Through zeal, knowledge is gotten; through lack of zeal, knowledge is lost; let a man who knows the double path of gain and loss thus place himself that knowledge may grow.
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 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.
Zeal will do more than knowledge.
Zeal will do more than knowledge.
Zeal without humanity is like a ship without a rudder, liable to be stranded at any moment
Zeal without humanity is like a ship without a rudder, liable to be stranded at any moment
We do that in our zeal our calmer moment would be afraid to
answer.
We do that in our zeal our calmer moment would be afraid to
answer.