What we employ in charitable uses during our lives is given away from ourselves; what we bequeath at our death is given from others only, as our nearest relations. — Francis Atterbury Copy Share Image
The practice of all ages and all countries (whether Christian or heathen, polite or barbarous) hath been ... to do honour to those who… — Francis Atterbury Copy Share Image
It’s attention to detail that makes the difference between average and stunning, — Francis Atterbury Copy Share Image
Those good men who take such pleasure in relieving the miserable for Christ's sake, would not have been less forward to minister onto Christ… — Francis Atterbury Copy Share Image
It is impossible to have a lively hope in another life, and yet be deeply immersed in the enjoyments of this. — Francis Atterbury Copy Share Image
The 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 Copy Share Image
From mere success nothing can be concluded in favor of any nation upon whom it is bestowed. — Francis Atterbury Copy Share Image
A sturdy, hardened sinner shall advance to the utmost pitch of impiety, with less reluctance than he took the first step while his conscience… — Francis Atterbury Copy Share Image
A very prosperous people, flushed with great victories and successes, are seldom so pious, so humble, so just, or so provident as to perpetuate… — Francis Atterbury Copy Share Image
A good character when established should not be rested in as an end, but only employed as a means of doing still further good. — Francis Atterbury Copy Share Image
Few consider how much we are indebted to government, because few can represent how wretched mankind would be without it. — Francis Atterbury Copy Share Image
Should we grieve over a little misplaced charity, when an all knowing, all wise Being showers down every day his benefits on the unthankful… — Francis Atterbury Copy Share Image
