zeal

is not of necessity religion, neither is it always of the same essence with poetry or patriotism.

Zeal is not of necessity religion, neither is it always of the same essence with poetry or patriotism. Herman Melville

is like an expedition to a man in the dark when it comes without knowledge.

Zeal without knowledge is like an expedition to a man in the dark

is like fire without a grate to contain it when it is without knowledge; it is like a sword without a hilt to wield it by, or like a high-bred horse without a bridle to guide him.

Zeal without knowledge is like fire without a grate to contain it... like a sword without a hilt to wield it by... like a high-bred horse without a bridle to guide him

is, when without humanity, like a ship without a rudder, liable to be stranded at any moment.

Zeal without humanity is like a ship without a rudder, liable to be stranded at any moment

is like gunpowder in the hands of a child when without judgment.

Zeal without judgment is like gunpowder in the hands of a child

is an ardent and vehement love requiring guidance lest it become excessive.

Zeal without knowledge is fire without light.

Discontent is the first necessity of progress.

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