In Puritan thinking, the Christian life was a heroic venture, requiring a full quota of energy. Votes: 5
Leland RykenA puritan is a person who pours righteous indignation into the wrong things. Votes: 3
Gilbert K. ChestertonThe Puritan did not stop to think; he recognized God in his soul, and acted. Votes: 3
Wendell PhillipsThe Puritan's idea of hell is a place where everybody has to mind his own business. Votes: 3
Wendell PhillipsHonestly, because of the way women were treated, I wouldn't want to go back to Puritan times. Votes: 3
Janet MontgomeryA Puritan is someone who is desperately afraid that, somewhere, someone might be having a good time. Votes: 3
H. L. MenckenMy wife is a real Puritan. She thinks licking the stamp on the envelope of a Valentine is foreplay. Votes: 3
Milton BerleThe great artists of the world are never Puritans, and seldom even ordinarily respectable. Votes: 2
H. L. MenckenThe puritan through life's sweet garden goes to pluck the thorn and cast away the rose. Votes: 2
Kenneth HareIf you have beautiful knees, show your knees. I'm not a puritan. I love skin. Votes: 1
Francisco CostaA puritan is such a one as loves God with all his soul, but hates his neighbor with all his heart. Votes: 0
Adam NicolsonAmerica was first colonized by Puritans. Most of our earliest immigrants, and many since, have come here in order to practice their religious beliefs as they please. Our culture has always been, and will most likely always be, profoundly influenced by religion. Votes: 1 James Frey