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William Wilberforce Quotes

William Wilberforce quotes

English Politician August 24, 1759 – July 29, 1833

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We can scarcely indeed look into any part of the sacred volume without meeting abundant proofs, that it is the religion of the Affections which God particularly requires. Love, Zeal, Gratitude, Joy, Hope, Trust, are each of them specified; and are not allowed to us as weaknesses, but enjoined on us as our bounden duty, and commended to us as our acceptable worship. William Wilberforce
We have different forms assigned to us in the school of life, different gifts imparted. All is not attractive that is good. Iron is useful, though it does not sparkle like the diamond. Gold has not the fragrance of a flower. So different persons have various modes of excellence, and we must have an eye to all. William Wilberforce
William Wilberforce quote: "The objects of the present life fill the human eye with a..."
The objects of the present life fill the human eye with a false magnification because of their immediacy. William Wilberforce
Is it not the great end of religion, and, in particular, the glory of Christianity, to extinguish the malignant passions; to curb the violence, to control the appetites, and to smooth the asperities of man; to make us compassionate and kind, and forgiving one to another; to make us good husbands, good fathers, good friends; and to render us active and useful in the discharge of the relative social and civil duties? William Wilberforce
Selfishness is one of the principal fruits of the corruption of human nature; and it is obvious that selfishness disposes us to over-rate our good qualities, and to overlook or extenuate our defects. William Wilberforce
How can we judge fairly of the characters and merits of men, of the wisdom or folly of actions, unless we have . . . an accurate knowledge of all particulars, so that we may live as it were in the times, and among the persons, of whom we read, see with their eyes, and reason and decide on their premises? William Wilberforce
Accustom yourself to look first to the dreadful consequences of failure; then fix your eye on the glorious prize which is before you; and when your strength begins to fail, and your spirits are well nigh exhausted, let the animating view rekindle your resolution, and call forth in renewed vigour the fainting energies of your soul. William Wilberforce
William Wilberforce quote: "Of all things, guard against neglecting God in the secret..."
Of all things, guard against neglecting God in the secret place of prayer. William Wilberforce
It must be conceded by those who admit the authority of Scripture (such only he is addressing) that from the decision of the word of God there can be no appeal. William Wilberforce
William Wilberforce quote: "This perpetual hurry of business and company ruins me in soul..."
This perpetual hurry of business and company ruins me in soul if not in body. More solitude and earlier hours! William Wilberforce
William Wilberforce quote: "true Christians consider themselves not as satisfying some..."
true Christians consider themselves not as satisfying some rigorous creditor, but as discharging a debt of gratitude William Wilberforce
William Wilberforce quote: "The distemper of which, as a community, we are sick, should be..."
The distemper of which, as a community, we are sick, should be considered rather as a moral than a political malady. William Wilberforce
Let everyone regulate his conduct... by the golden rule of doing to others as in similar circumstances we would have them do to us, and the path of duty will be clear before him. William Wilberforce
William Wilberforce quote: "You may choose to look the other way but you can never say..."
You may choose to look the other way but you can never say again that you did not know. William Wilberforce
William Wilberforce quote: "Can you tell a plain man the road to heaven? Certainly, turn..."
Can you tell a plain man the road to heaven? Certainly, turn at once to the right, then go straight forward. William Wilberforce

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