Zealous Quotes

49 quotes by 43 authors

Religious persecution may shield itself under the guise of a mistaken and over-zealous piety. — Edmund Burke
Weary with toil, I haste me to my bed The dear repose for limbs with travel tired; But then begins a journey in my head… — William Shakespeare
In my judgment, a great mistake has been made by well meaning and zealous men, through treating error and infidelity with altogether too much respect. — J. G. Holland
I do not love a man who is zealous for nothing. — Oliver Goldsmith
Zealous men are ever displaying to you the strength of their belief. while judicious men are showing you the grounds of it. — William Shenstone
Again and again, I've seen Bush turn a blind eye as his henchmen have leveled zealous attacks against his political enemies - assaults which the… — Paul Begala
People are zealous for a cause when they are not quite positive that it is true. — Bertrand Russell
Chess is difficult, it demands work, serious reflection and zealous research. — Wilhelm Steinitz
It is not indeed certain, that the most refined caution will find a proper time for bringing a man to the knowledge of his own… — Samuel Johnson
If we consider the manner in which those who assume the office of directing the conduct of others execute their undertaking, it will not be… — Samuel Johnson
Be persecuted, rather than be a persecutor. Be crucified, rather than be a crucifier. Be treated unjustly, rather than treat anyone unjustly. Be oppressed, rather… — Isaac of Nineveh
When holy and devout religious men are at their beads, 'tis hard to draw them thence; so sweet is zealous contemplation. — William Shakespeare
Viewed from the genuine abolition ground, Mr. Lincoln seemed tardy, cold, dull, and indifferent; but measuring him by the sentiment of his country, a sentiment… — Frederick Douglass
The Church of Christ, zealous and cautious guardian of the dogmas deposited with it, never changes any phase of them. It does not diminish them… — St. Vincent
Most of these students are so conditioned to success that they become afraid to take risks. They have been taught from a young age by… — Chris Hedges
Entertainment is the devil's substitute for joy. The more joy you have in the Lord the less entertainment you needwhen you can say, 'Thou, O… — Leonard Ravenhill
The fear of Hell, or aiming to be blest, Savors too much of private interest. This moved not Moses, nor the zealous Paul, Who for… — Edmund Waller
Upon thy cheek I lay this zealous kiss, as seal to the indenture of my love. — William Shakespeare
A library of wisdom, is more precious than all wealth, and all things that are desirable cannot be compared to it. Whoever therefore claims to… — Plato
People will give themselves to prayer for numerous reasons, but at the core of it all is a God, raging with zealous desire. — Mike Bickle

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