Cotton Mather Quotes

Families are the Nurseries of all Societies; and the First combinations of mankind.
Cotton Mather

Mankind, Families, Societies

There may be some so very Ignorant, that they know not how to Pray.
Cotton Mather

May, Ignorant, Pray

A Good School deserves to be call'd, the very Salt of the Town, that hath it.
Cotton Mather

Good, School, Call

Ah! destructive Ignorance, what shall be done to chase thee out of the World!
Cotton Mather

Ignorance, Done, Shall

History is the story of events, with praise or blame.
Cotton Mather

History, Blame, Story

Our opportunities to do good are our talents.
Cotton Mather

What Must I Do to Be Saved? It is impossible to ask a more weighty Question! It is deplorable that we hear it asked with no more Frequency, with nor more Agony.
Cotton Mather

Impossible, Question, Ask

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Theologian

Born: February 12, 1663

Died: February 13, 1728

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