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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

by Owen Felltham Found in: Zeal Quotes,
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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.

by Alexander Pope Found in: Zeal Quotes,
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ZEAL, n. A certain nervous disorder afflicting the young and inexperienced. A passion that goeth before a sprawl.

ZEAL, n. A certain nervous disorder afflicting the young and inexperienced. A passion that goeth before a sprawl.

by Ambrose Bierce Found in: Zeal Quotes,
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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.

by Joseph Addison Found in: Zeal Quotes,
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For zeal's a dreadful termagant,
That teaches saints to tear and cant.

For zeal's a dreadful termagant,
That teaches saints to tear and cant.

by Samuel Butler Found in: Zeal Quotes,
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A Spirit, zealous, as he seemed, to know
More of the Almighty's works, and chiefly Man,
God's read more

A Spirit, zealous, as he seemed, to know
More of the Almighty's works, and chiefly Man,
God's latest image.

by John Milton Found in: Zeal Quotes,
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Zeal is fit for wise men, but flourishes chiefly among fools.

Zeal is fit for wise men, but flourishes chiefly among fools.

by John Tillotson Found in: Zeal Quotes,
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Poets heap virtues, painters gems, at will,
And show their zeal, and hide their want of skill.

Poets heap virtues, painters gems, at will,
And show their zeal, and hide their want of skill.

by Alexander Pope Found in: Zeal Quotes,
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It is false zeal to keep truth while wounding charity

It is false zeal to keep truth while wounding charity

by Blaise Pascal Found in: Zeal Quotes,
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