Is it not the great end of religion, and, in particular, the glory of Christianity, to extinguish the malignant passions; to curb the violence, to control the appetites, and to smooth the asperities of man; to make us compassionate and… — William Wilberforce Copy Share Image
It is the distinguishing glory of Christianity not to rest satisfied with superficial appearances, but to rectify the motives, and purify the heart. — William Wilberforce Copy Share Image
Selfishness is one of the principal fruits of the corruption of human nature; and it is obvious that selfishness disposes us to over-rate our… — William Wilberforce Copy Share Image
Let everyone regulate his conduct... by the golden rule of doing to others as in similar circumstances we would have them do to us,… — William Wilberforce Copy Share Image
Surely the principles of Christianity lead to action as well as meditation. — William Wilberforce Copy Share Image
Some bolder spirits, indeed, might be expected to despise the cautious moderation of these timid reasoners, and to pronounce decisively, that the Bible was… — William Wilberforce Copy Share Image
“God Almighty has set before me two Great Objects: the supression of the Slave Trade and the Reformation of Manners.” — William Wilberforce Copy Share Image
The title of Christian is a reproach to us, if we estrange ourselves from Him after whom we are denominated. The name of Jesus… — William Wilberforce Copy Share Image
God Almighty has set before me two great objects, the suppression of the slave trade and the reformation of manners (morality). — William Wilberforce Copy Share Image
Life as we know it, with all its ups and downs, will soon be over. We all will give an accounting to God of… — William Wilberforce Copy Share Image
If there is no passionate love for Christ at the center of everything, we will only jingle and jangle our way across the world,… — William Wilberforce Copy Share Image
Its guilt therefore in these cases, is not to be measure by its effects on the happiness of mankind; nor is it to be… — William Wilberforce Copy Share Image
It is the true duty of every man to promote the happiness of his fellow creatures to the utmost of his power. — William Wilberforce Copy Share Image
When blessed with wealth, let them withdraw from the competition of vanity and be modest, retiring from ostentation, and not be the slaves of… — William Wilberforce Copy Share Image
