Those good men who take such pleasure in relieving the miserable for Christ's sake, would not have been less forward to minister onto Christ Himself.
Francis AtterburyFrom mere success nothing can be concluded in favor of any nation upon whom it is bestowed.
Francis AtterburyNothing can be reckoned good or bad to us in this life, any further than it indisposes us for the enjoyment of another.
Francis AtterburyA very prosperous people, flushed with great victories and successes, are seldom so pious, so humble, so just, or so provident as to perpetuate their happiness.
Francis Atterbury