Noun
Careful observance of, or conformity to, the laws of God; the state or quality of being godly; piety.
Source: Webster's dictionaryThese are fountains of salvation that they who thirst may be satisfied with the living words they contain. In these alone is proclaimed the doctrine of godliness. Let no man add to these, neither let him take out from these. Athanasius of Alexandria
True godliness does not turn men out of the world, but enables them to live better in it and excites their endeavors to mend it. William Penn
In the landscape of extinction, precision is next to godliness. Samuel Beckett
Christian practice is that evidence which confirms every other indication of true godliness. Jonathan Edwards (theologian)
Godliness consists in the knowledge love & worship of God, Humanity in love, righteousness & good offices towards man. Isaac Newton
Cleanliness is next to godliness. Spanish Proverb