Quote#Wisdom
Presumption has many forms; and it is worth considering, whether a…
Quote byWilliam Arthur · 1819–1901
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895), P. 553..
English (original)
Presumption has many forms; and it is worth considering, whether a great and good Being would most disapprove the presumption which expected too much from His goodness, or the presumption which dared positively to disbelieve His promise.
— William Arthur
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