I find that to be a fool as to worldly wisdom, and to commit my cause… — John Woolman

I find that to be a fool as to worldly wisdom, and to commit my cause to God, not fearing to offend men, who take offence at the simplicity of truth, is the only way to remain unmoved at the sentiments of others.

John WoolmanClergyman · American · 1720 – 1772

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So near is falsehood to truth that a wise man would do well not to trust himself on the narrow edge. — Marcus Tullius Cicero
Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair; the rest is in the hands of God. — George Washington
The art of storytelling is reaching its end because the epic side of truth, wisdom, is dying out. — Walter Benjamin
The care of a wise and good man for his only son is inferior to the regard of the great Parent of the universe for his creatures. — John Woolman
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I was born in Northampton, in Burlington County, West Jersey, in the year 1720. — John Woolman