Charity Quotes by Francis Quarles

8 Charity quotes by Francis Quarles

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Francis Quarles' eight reflections on charity give you a brief, poetic glimpse into his thoughts. The short list is perfect for a quick, contemplative read.

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Proportion thy charity to the strength of thine estate, lest God proportion thine estate to the weakness of thy charity. Let the…

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If thou neglectest thy love to thy neighbor, in vain thou professest thy love to God; for by thy love to God,…

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Charity feeds the poor, so does pride; charity builds an hospital, so does pride. In this they differ: charity gives her glory…

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Charity is a naked child, giving honey to a bee without wings.

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The place of charity, like that of God, is everywhere.

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Flatter not thyself in thy faith to God, if thou wantest charity for thy neighbor; and think not thou halt charity for…

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In giving of thy alms, inquire not so much into the person, as his necessity. God looks not so much upon the…

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Flatter not thyself in thy faith in God if thou hast not charity for thy neighbor.

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Luxury is an enticing pleasure, a bastard mirth, which hath honey in her mouth, gall in her heart, and a sting in her tail.

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Deliberate long before thou consecrate a friend, and when thy impartial justice concludes him worthy of thy bosom, receive him joyfully, and entertain him…

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