156 Quotes by Hosea Ballou

There is nothing that needs to be said in an unkind manner.

Never let your zeal outrun your charity. The former is but human, the latter is divine.

Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction....

Attempt to teach the young but little at a time; this will be easier to impart, easier to receive, and surer to be retained.

Those who commit injustice bear the greatest burden.

Unless we find repose within ourselves, it is vain to seek it elsewhere.

Obedience and resignation are our personal offerings upon the altar of duty.

Religion which requires persecution to sustain, it is of the devil's propagation.

True repentance always involves reform.