quotations about zeal
Zealous men are every displaying to you the strength of their belief, while judicious men are showing you the grounds of it.
W. SHENSTONE
attributed, Day's Collacon
Zeal is only fit for wise men, but it is chiefly in fashion among fools.
JOHN TILLOTSON
Works
Most important, once you have identified your goals, be tenacious in your zeal to achieve them.
CORNELIA SHIPLEY
"5 tips to consider if you're looking for a job", Inside Business, March 3, 2017
Zeal is to wrap up the whole man, so that when he is subject to a furious hail of persecution, or a biting wind of poverty, or a torrent of down-pouring griefs, the pilgrim to the skies may hold on his way, and bid all weathers brave defiance.
ROBERT AITKIN BERTRAM & ALFRED TUCKER
A Homiletical Commentary on the Prophecies of Isaiah
And even should you lose your zeal, never forget that the Lord has not lost His.
CHARLES POPE
"Never give up: St. Augustine's stirring call to pastors", Life Site, October 4, 2016
Zeal is a cloak, and therefore we are not to regard it as an extraordinary robe to be worn only occasionally on high days and holidays.
ROBERT AITKIN BERTRAM & ALFRED TUCKER
A Homiletical Commentary on the Prophecies of Isaiah
Zeal must be yoked with humility.
W. CAVE
attributed, Day's Collacon
Too often zeal for truth is used as a license to be harsh, condescending or downright mean. Where such professed zeal is wedded to such attitudes you can be sure that something more than love for truth is motivating the one who is advocating it. Anyone who uses commitment to his Lord's doctrines as an excuse to violate his Lord's commandments reveals that he holds neither gospel nor law as fervently as he thinks.
TOM ASCOL
"Zeal Needs Humility", The Founders Ministries Blog
Zeal should borrow the hands of prudence.
YU
attributed, Day's Collacon
Zeal should not outweigh discretion.
P. JARRIGE
attributed, Day's Collacon
Zeal is never static, nor does it ever reach what one might call its high level and abide there. Zeal is dynamic; if it is not greater all the time, it is not zeal.
MOTHER MARY FRANCIS
A Time of Renewal: Daily Reflections for the Lenten Season
Zeal should not outrun discretion.
AESOP
"The Thirsty Pigeon", Aesop's Fables
The zealot by doing too much often does too little.
J. H. WEBB
attributed, Day's Collacon
Blind zeal is a sword in a madman's hands.
FLAXEL
attributed, Day's Collacon
Zeal is the chief source, or one of the chief sources of spiritual power. God employs living souls to communicate life. In all ages, men of zeal have produced great results. This qualification, in the absence of others, can accomplish wonders.
CHARLES HODGE
Princeton Sermons: Outlines of Discourses, Doctrinal and Practical
True zeal is a soft and gentle flame that will not scorch anyone's hand.
CUDWORTH
attributed, Day's Collacon
There are few catastrophes so great and irremediable as those that follow an excess of zeal.
ROBERT HUGH BENSON
A Winnowing
Every creed has its zealots.
ZOSIMUS
attributed, Day's Collacon
Realizing your entrepreneurial talent, and using your zeal to build something of greater purpose will be a far better "success", than merely raising funds and chasing mediocre press coverage.
GAURAV PANDEY
"Why purpose is the most important metric for startups", Your Story, July 18, 2016
Zeal without judgment is like gunpowder in the hands of a child.
ELIZA COOK
Diamond Dust