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 More Quotes by Francis Atterbury More Quotes From Francis Atterbury The priesthood hath in all nations, and all religions, been held highly venerable. Francis Atterbury priesthoodministersnations 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 heartwritingmen Though fanaticism drinks at many founts, its predisposing cause is mostly the subject of an invisible futurity. Francis Atterbury invisibledrinkcauses 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 practicechristiancountry 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 enjoymentthis-lifefuture It is impossible to have a lively hope in another life, and yet be deeply immersed in the enjoyments of this. Francis Atterbury another-lifeimpossibleheaven Hospitality sometimes degenerates into profuseness, and ends in madness and folly. Francis Atterbury hospitalitydegeneratesmadness 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 wisemenorder 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 communityblessingwise There is a variety in tempers of good men. Francis Atterbury tempergood-manmen
