Thomas Secker

“To be of no church is dangerous.”

“Some persons are so far from making it a maxim to do unto others as they would be done by, that they appear to make it their maxim to do unto others as they would be done by no person.”

“The want of due consideration is the cause of all the unhappiness a man brings upon himself.”

“If we did not first deceive ourselves, we could not be so easily deceived by others.”

“Sincerity is the most compendious wisdom, and an excellent instrument for the speedy despatch of business.”

“Whether you can get anything for yourselves, or not, you will at least have the satisfaction of preventing others from getting it.”

“Without a strong sense of religion, it is impossible for human laws to be duly observed.”

“He that makes a jest of the Scriptures, had need to have a great deal of wit, and more of grace, if he would be forgiven.”

“Let your words be few, and your deeds many.”