We have different forms assigned to us in the school of life, different gifts imparted. All is not attractive that is good. Iron is useful, though it does not sparkle like the diamond. Gold has not the fragrance of a flower. So different persons have various modes of excellence, and we must have an eye to all.
William Wilberforcetrue Christians consider themselves not as satisfying some rigorous creditor, but as discharging a debt of gratitude
William WilberforceWe are too young to realize that certain things are impossible... So we will do them anyway.
William WilberforceMeasure your progress by your experience of the love of God and its exercise before men.
William WilberforceWe can scarcely indeed look into any part of the sacred volume without meeting abundant proofs, that it is the religion of the Affections which God particularly requires. Love, Zeal, Gratitude, Joy, Hope, Trust, are each of them specified; and are not allowed to us as weaknesses, but enjoined on us as our bounden duty, and commended to us as our acceptable worship.
William Wilberforce