Francis Atterbury - Wise Quotes

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Shall we repine at a little misplaced charity — we who could no way foresee the effect — when an all-knowing, all-wise Being showers down every day His benefits on the unthankful and undeserving?

Francis Atterbury

A just and wise magistrate is a blessing as extensive as the community to which he belongs; a blessing which includes all other blessings whatsoever that relate to this life.

Francis Atterbury

It is little the sign of a wise or good man, to suffer temperance to be transgressed in order to purchase the repute of a generous entertainer.

Francis Atterbury