Few consider how much we are indebted to government, because few can represent how wretched mankind would be without it.
Francis AtterburyA sturdy, hardened sinner shall advance to the utmost pitch of impiety, with less reluctance than he took the first step while his conscience was yet vigilant and tender.
Francis AtterburyHe who performs his duty in a station of great power must needs incur the utter enmity of many, and the high displeasure of more.
Francis AtterburyEven the wisdom of God hath not suggested more pressing motives, more powerful incentives to charity, than these, that we shall be judged by it at the last dreadful day.
Francis Atterbury