Ann Lee: Doing

Ann Lee was English Shaker leader. Explore interesting quotes on doing.

Ann Lee: 26 quotes2 likes

“Do all your work as though you had a thousand years to live; and as you would if you knew you must die tomorrow.”

The Communistic Societies of the United States (1875), p. 76

“You ought to dress yourself in modest apparel, such as becomes the people of God, and teach your family to do likewise. You ought to be industrious and prudent, and not live a sumptuous and gluttonous life, but labor for a meek and quiet spirit, and see that your family is kept decent and regular in all their goings forth, that others may see your example of faith and good works, and acknowledge the work of God in your family.”

The Communistic Societies of the United States (1875)

“You ought never to speak to your children in a passion; for if you do, you will put devils into them.”

The Communistic Societies of the United States (1875)