John Winthrop Quotes

A collection of quotes by John Winthrop.

John Winthrop (1588-1649) was an English Puritan lawyer and politician who played a significant role in the early colonization of the Americas. He became the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, leading a group of Puritans to settle in what is now Boston in 1630. Winthrop was committed to creating a harmonious society based on his religious ideals and played a key role in establishing the colony's legal system and governance. Known for his sermons and writings, he also contributed to the development of Puritan theology. His leadership and vision shaped the foundation of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

For we must consider that we shall be as a City upon a hill.

For we must consider that we shall be as a City upon a hill. The eyes of all people are upon us. Soe that if we shall deal falsely with our God in this work we have undertaken, and so cause him to withdraw his present help from us, we shall be made a story and a byword throughout the world.

John Winthrop


Love is the bond of perfection.

Love is the bond of perfection.

John Winthrop

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For we must consider that we shall be a city upon a hill. Th

For we must consider that we shall be a city upon a hill. The eyes of all people are upon us, so that if we shall deal falsely with our God in this work we have undertaken, and so cause Him to withdraw His present help from us, we shall be made a story and a byword through the world.

John Winthrop

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