Jeremy Taylor Quotes
He that does a base thing in zeal for his friend burns the golden thread that ties their hearts together.
Topics
Loyalty
Betrayal
Devotion
Unselfishness
Zeal, Zealots, Zealotry
Friendship
Unconditional Love
Sacrifice
Ethical Dilemma
Friendship Betrayal
Loyalty Test
Moral Compromise
Unbreakable Bond
Unquestioning Trust
Unwavering Support
hurtful actions
Trust Broken
Relationship Harm
Friendship Strain
Friendship Damage
Citations
Taylor, Jeremy. The Whole Works of the Right Rev. Jeremy Taylor, D.D. Edited by Reginald Heber, vol. 11, Ogle, Duncan, and Co., 1822, p. 325.
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Jeremy Taylor (1613–1667) was a cleric in the Church of England who achieved fame as an author during the Protectorate of Oliver Cromwell. He is sometimes known as the "Shakespeare of Divines" for his poetic style of expression, and he is frequently cited as one of the greatest prose writers in the English language. He is remembered in the Church of England's calendar of saints with a Lesser Festival on 13 August.