Creatures Quote by Francis Atterbury

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

It’s attention to detail that makes the difference between average and stunning,

— Francis Atterbury

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

It is impossible to have a lively hope in another life, and yet be deeply immersed in the enjoyments of this.

— Francis Atterbury

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

From mere success nothing can be concluded in favor of any nation upon whom it is bestowed.

— Francis Atterbury

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

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

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

The smallest act of charity shall stand us in great stead.

— Francis Atterbury

Few consider how much we are indebted to government, because few can represent how wretched mankind would be without it.

— Francis Atterbury

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