William Temple Religious Leader

Gender: Male
Citizenship: England
Born: Oct 15, 1881
Died: Oct 26, 1944

William Temple was a bishop in the Church of England. He served as Bishop of Manchester, Archbishop of York and Archbishop of Canterbury.

A renowned teacher and preacher, Temple is perhaps best known for his 1942 book Christianity and Social Order, which set out an Anglican social theology and a vision for what would constitute a just post-war society. He is also noted for being one of the founders of the Council of Christians and Jews in 1942. He is the last Archbishop of Canterbury to have died while in office.

The first glass is for myself, the second for my friends, the third for good humor, and the forth for my enemies. humor

The only way for a rich man to be healthy is by exercise and abstinence, to live as if he were poor. finance

You may keep your beauty and your health, unless you destroy them yourself, or discourage them to stay with you, by using them ill. beauty & health

The most influential of all educational factors is the conversation in a child's home. home

The first ingredient in conversation is truth, the next good sense, the third good humor, and the fourth wit. humor & truth

Man's wisdom is his best friend folly his worst enemy. best & wisdom

William Temple Religious Leader

St. Patrick's Day March 17, 2025