Will, without reason, is a blind man’s motion; will, against reason, is a madman’s motion.
BENJAMIN WHICHCOTEFear is the denomination of the Old Testament; belief is the denomination of the New.
More Benjamin Whichcote Quotes
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The more mysterious, the more imperfect: that which is mystically spoken is but half spoken.
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Virtue is the health, true state, natural complexion of the Soul.
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Riches are but a means, or instrument; and the virtue of an instrument lies in its use.
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It is hypocrisy for man to make any other use of his religion, or the credit of it, than to sanctify and save his soul.
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It is base and unworthy to live below the dignity of our nature.
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No man doth think others will be better to him than he is to them.
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He that useth his reason doth acknowledge God.
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None are so empty as those who are full of themselves.
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God imposeth no Law of Righteousness upon us which He doth not observe Himself.
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No men stand more in fear of God than those who most deny Him.
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A wise man will not communicate his differing thoughts to unprepared minds, or in a disorderly manner.
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Whoever despiseth shame, despiseth sin.
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Some are Atheists by Neglect; others are so by Affectation; they, that think there is no God at some times; do not think so at all times.
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Some things must be good in themselves, else there could be no measure whereby to lay out good and evil.
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None of us was born knowing or wise; but men become wise by consideration, observation, experience.
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