Condemn no man for not thinking as you think; let everyone enjoy the full and free liberty of thinking for himself. Let every man use his own judgment since every man must give account of himself to...
I have often repented of judging too severely, but very seldom of being too merciful.
I dislike your speaking of yourselves as though you were the only [ones] who know and taught the Gospel; ...But what I most dislike is your littleness of love...your want [lack] of union...your want of meekness, gentleness, long suffering; your impatience of...
I give myself completely to you, God.Assign me to my place in your creation.Let me suffer for you.Give me the work you would have me do.Give me many tasksOr have me step aside while you call others.Put me forward or humble me.Give me riches or let me live in poverty.I...
One great reason why the rich, in general, have so little sympathy for the poor is because they so seldom visit them. Hence it is, that according to the common observation, one part of the world does not know what the other suffers. Many of them do not know because...
Beware you are not a fiery, persecuting enthusiast. Think for yourself, and let others do likewise. Use no constraint in matters of religion. Even those who are farthest out of the way should never be compelled to come by any means other than reason, truth, and love.
Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as ever you can.
…as riches increase, so will pride, anger, and love of the world in all its branches… So although the form of religion remains, the spirit is swiftly vanishing away. Is there no way to prevent this continued decay of true religion? We ought not prevent people from...