Zeal is fit for wise men, but flourishes chiefly among fools.

Zeal is fit for wise men, but flourishes chiefly among fools.

Through zeal, knowledge is gotten; through lack of zeal, knowledge is lost; let a man who knows the double path read more

Through zeal, knowledge is gotten; through lack of zeal, knowledge is lost; let a man who knows the double path of gain and loss thus place himself that knowledge may grow.

Zeal then, not charity, became the guide.

Zeal then, not charity, became the guide.

It is false zeal to keep truth while wounding charity

It is false zeal to keep truth while wounding charity

But zeal moved thee;
To please thy gods thou didst it!

But zeal moved thee;
To please thy gods thou didst it!

Terms ill defined, and forms misunderstood,
And customs, when their reasons are unknown,
Have stirred up many read more

Terms ill defined, and forms misunderstood,
And customs, when their reasons are unknown,
Have stirred up many zealous souls
To fight against imaginary giants.

Blind zeal can only do harm.
[Ger., Blinder Eifer schadet nur.]

Blind zeal can only do harm.
[Ger., Blinder Eifer schadet nur.]

Zeal without knowledge is fire without light.

Zeal without knowledge is fire without light.

Awake, my soul! stretch every nerve,
And press with vigour on;
A heavenly race demands thy zeal,
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Awake, my soul! stretch every nerve,
And press with vigour on;
A heavenly race demands thy zeal,
And an immortal crown.