Francis Atterbury Professions : Bishop of Rochester Born : March 6, 1663 Died : February 22, 1732 Browse All Authors Top 31 quotes by Francis Atterbury The priesthood hath in all nations, and all religions, been held highly venerable. Francis Atterbury priesthood ministers nations Modesty teaches us to speak of the ancients with respect, especially when we are not very familiar with their works. Newton, who knew them practically by heart, had the greatest respect for them, and considered them to be men of genius and superior intelligence who had carried their discoveries in every field much further than we today suspect, judging from what remains of their writings. More ancient writings have been lost than have been preserved, and perhaps our new discoveries are of less value than those that we have lost. Francis Atterbury heart writing men Though fanaticism drinks at many founts, its predisposing cause is mostly the subject of an invisible futurity. Francis Atterbury invisible drink causes The practice of all ages and all countries (whether Christian or heathen, polite or barbarous) hath been ... to do honour to those who are invested with public authority. Francis Atterbury practice christian country Nothing can be reckoned good or bad to us in this life, any further than it indisposes us for the enjoyment of another. Francis Atterbury enjoyment this-life future The things of another world being distant, operate but faintly upon us: to remedy this inconvenience, we must frequently revolve their certainty and importance. Francis Atterbury importance future world It is impossible to have a lively hope in another life, and yet be deeply immersed in the enjoyments of this. Francis Atterbury another-life impossible heaven Hospitality sometimes degenerates into profuseness, and ends in madness and folly. Francis Atterbury hospitality degenerates madness It is little the sign of a wise or good man, to suffer temperance to be transgressed in order to purchase the repute of a generous entertainer. Francis Atterbury wise men order A just and wise magistrate is a blessing as extensive as the community to which he belongs; a blessing which includes all other blessings whatsoever that relate to this life. Francis Atterbury community blessing wise There is a variety in tempers of good men. Francis Atterbury temper good-man men