Quote#Wisdom
I find that to be a fool as to worldly wisdom, and to commit my cause…
Quote byJohn Woolman · 1720–1772
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Journal of John Woolman (1774), p. 36; as cited in: Ruth Marie Griffith (2008) American Religions: A Documentary History. p. 137.
English (original)
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 Woolman
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