Abraham Tucker Quotes

The point... is to dwell upon the brightest parts in every prospect to call off the thoughts when turning upon disagreeable objects and strive to be pleased with the present circumstances.

The point... is to dwell upon the brightest parts in every prospect to call off the thoughts when turning upon disagreeable objects and strive to be pleased with the present circumstances.

Abraham Tucker

Tags: acceptance

We enact many laws that manufacture criminals and then a few that punish them.

Abraham Tucker

We enact many laws that manufacture criminals and then a few that punish them.

Abraham Tucker

Tags: crime

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Abraham Tucker (2 September 1705 – 20 November 1774) was an English country gentleman, who devoted himself to the study of philosophy. He wrote The Light of Nature Pursued (1768–1777) under the name of Edward Search.

Dwell upon the brightest parts in every prospect... and strive to be pleased with the present circumstances.

Abraham Tucker

Dwell upon the brightest parts in every prospect... and strive to be pleased with the present circumstances.

Abraham Tucker

Tags: forgiveness