To say we love God as unseen and at the same time exercise cruelty toward the least creature moving by His life or by life derived from Him, was a co…

- John Woolman

If a man successful in business expends a part of his income in things of no real use, while the poor employed by him pass through difficulties in ge…

- John Woolman

I saw that a humble man, with the blessing of the Lord, might live on a little; and that where the heart is set on greatness, success in business did…

- John Woolman

O, that we who declare war against wars, and acknowledge our trust to be in God only, may walk in the light, and therein examine our foundation and m…

- John Woolman

To consider mankind other than brethren...plainly supposes a darkness of understanding.

- John Woolman

I believe that where the love of God is perfected and the true spirit of government watchfully attended to, a tenderness toward all creatures will be…

- John Woolman

Conduct is more convincing than language.

- John Woolman

May we look upon our treasure, the furniture of our houses, and our garments, and try to discover whether the seeds of war have nourishment in these …

- John Woolman

To Turn all the treasures we possess into the channel of universal love becomes the business of our lives.

- John Woolman