If a man will be righteous and equal, let him see, with his neighbour’s eyes, in his own case; and with his own eyes, in his neighbour’s case.
BENJAMIN WHICHCOTENothing spoils human nature more than false zeal. The good nature of a heathen is more God-like than the furious zeal of a Christian.
More Benjamin Whichcote Quotes
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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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Believe things, rather than man.
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The most that any of us know, is the least of that which is to be known.
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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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The judge is nothing but the law speaking.
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The Devil often finds work for them who find none for themselves.
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Conscience is … the God dwelling in us.
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None more deceive themselves than they who think their religion is true and genuine, thought it refines not their spirits and reforms not their lives.
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An idol is what man makes and then has to carry. God makes a man and then carries him.
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No man doth think others will be better to him than he is to them.
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Either be a true friend or a mere stranger: a true friend will delight to do good–a mere stranger will do no harm.
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Virtue is the health, true state, natural complexion of the Soul.
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He that repents is angry with himself; I need not be angry with him.
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It is base and unworthy to live below the dignity of our nature.
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That power is in vain which is never in use.
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