Quote by John Woolman
I find that to be a fool as to worldly wisdom, and to commit my ca

I find that to be a fool as to worldly wisdom, and to commit my cause to God, not fearing to offend men, who take offence at the simplicity of truth, is the only way to remain unmoved at the sentiments of others. – John Woolman

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About the twenty-third year of my age, I had many fresh and heavenly openings, in respect to the care and providence of the Almighty over his creatures in general, and over man as the most noble amongst those which are visible. – John Woolman

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respect
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My heart hath often been deeply afflicted under a feeling that the standard of pure righteousness is not lifted up to the people by us, as a society, in that clearness which it might have been, had we been as faithful as we ought to be to the teachings of Christ. – John Woolman

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When men take pleasure in feeling their minds elevated with strong drink, and so indulge their appetite as to disorder their understandings, neglect their duty as members of a family or civil society, and cast off all regard to religion, their case is much to be pitied. – John Woolman

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Winners never quit and quitters never win. – Vince Lombardi

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It is not from reason that justice springs, but goodness is born of wisdom. – Maurice Maeterlinck

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If you only have a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail. – Abraham Maslow

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We have heeded no wisdom offering guidance. – Dora Russell

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