Quote by John Woolman
My heart hath often been deeply afflicted under a feeling that the

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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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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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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If kind parents love their children and delight in their happiness, then he who is perfect goodness in sending abroad mortal contagions doth assuredly direct their use. – John Woolman

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I am a bit of a hopeless romantic. I really do have a faith and a belief in love, and when I love, I love hard. – Melanie Fiona

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Ill tell you, in my life Ive never once have seen a Hispanic panhandler, because in our community, it would be viewed as shameful to be out on the street begging. Those are all conservative values – faith, family, hard work, responsibility. – Ted Cruz

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Happy is the son whose faith in his mother remains unchallenged. – Louisa May Alcott

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Its not the tools that you have faith in – tools are just tools. They work, or they dont work. Its people you have faith in or not. Yeah, sure, Im still optimistic I mean, I get pessimistic sometimes but not for long. – Steve Jobs

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