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 AtterburyIt is impossible to have a lively hope in another life, and yet be deeply immersed in the enjoyments of this.
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 AtterburyThe 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