Hannah More
Hannah More (2 February 1745 – 7 September 1833) was an English religious writer and philanthropist.
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Quotes
- The keen spirit
Seizes the prompt occasion, makes the thought
Start into instant action, and at once
Plans and performs, resolves and executes!- Daniel.
- ... There's a joy,
To the fond votaries of fame unknown,
To hear the still small voice of conscience speak
In whisp'ring plaudit to the silent soul.- David and Goliath, Pt. I
- To those who know thee not, no words can paint!
And those who know thee, know all words are faint!- Sensibility.
- Since trifles make the sum of human things,
And half our misery from our foibles springs.- Sensibility.
- In men this blunder still you find,—
All think their little set mankind.- Florio, Part i.
- Small habits well pursued betimes
May reach the dignity of crimes.- Florio, Part i.
