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Joseph Hall, a renowned English writer, was born on July 1, 1574, and died on September 8, 1656. Known for his satirical works, Hall's influence has been profound on subsequent literature and thought.

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Famous Joseph Hall Quotes

“There is many a rich stone laid up in the bowels of the earth, many a fair pearl laid up in the bosom of the sea, that never was seen, nor never shall be.”

Earth Rich Sea Fairs Stones Pearls Bosoms Bowels

Book:Contemplations on the Historical Passages of the Old and New Testaments

Source: Contemplations on the Historical Passages of the Old and New Testaments

“We are often infinitely mistaken, and take the falsest measures, when we envy the happiness of rich and great men; we know not the inward canker that eats out all their joy and delight, and makes them really much more miserable than ourselves.”

Knows Men Joy Rich Delight Envy Miserable Great Men Inward Mistaken

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“Rich people should consider that they are only trustees for what they posses, and should show their wealth to be more in doing good than merely in having it.”

People Should Shows Wealth Rich Rich People Doing Good Posse Trustees

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“Seldom was any knowledge given to keep, but to impart; the grace of this rich jewel is lost in concealment.”

Science Lost Given Knowledge Rich Grace Teacher Appreciation Torture Jewels Impart Inspirational Teacher Great Teaching Being A Teacher Concealment

Book:The Works of Joseph Hall DD Successively Bishop of Exeter and Norwich: With Some Account of His Life and Sufferings

Source: The Works of Joseph Hall DD Successively Bishop of Exeter and Norwich: With Some Account of His Life and Sufferings

“Rich people should consider that they are only trustees for what they possess, and should show their wealth to be more in doing good than merely in having it. They should not reserve their benevolence for purposes after they are dead, for those who give not of their property till they die show that they would not then if they could keep it any longer.”

People Ifs Giving Should Shows Purpose Dies Wealth Rich Property Reserves Rich People Doing Good Benevolence Trustees

Author:Joseph Hall