The care of a wise and good man for his only son is inferior to the regard of the great Parent of the universe for his creatures.
John WoolmanNow to act with integrity, according to that strength of mind and body with which our creator hath endowed each of use, appears necessary for all.
John WoolmanWealth is attended with power, by which bargains and proceedings, contrary to universal righteousness, are supported; and hence oppression, carried on with worldly policy and order, clothes itself with the name of justice and becomes like a seed of discord in the soul.
John WoolmanAfter I had given up to go, the thoughts of the journey were often attended with unusual sadness, at which times my heart was frequently turned to the Lord with inward breathings for his heavenly support, that I might not fail to follow him wheresoever he might lead me.
John Woolman