If thou desire the love of God and man, be humble, for the proud heart, as it loves none but itself, is beloved of none but itself. Humility enforces where neither virtue, nor strength, nor reason can prevail. Francis Quarles beloveddesireenforce share on social
Put off thy cares with thy clothes; so shall thy rest strengthen thy labor, and so thy labor sweeten thy rest. Francis Quarles careclothelabor Change image and share on social
Temper your enjoyments with prudence, lest there be written on your heart that fearful word 'satiety.' Francis Quarles enjoymentfearfulheart Change image and share on social
Beware of him that is slow to anger; for when it is long coming, it is the stronger when it comes, and the longer kept. Abused patience turns to fury. Francis Quarles abuseangerbeware Change image and share on social
The sufficiency of merit is to know that my merit is not sufficient. Francis Quarles meritsufficiencysufficient Change image and share on social
And he repents in thorns that sleeps in beds of roses. Francis Quarles bedrepentrose Change image and share on social
