Those who live not by law would be justified by Custom: but, as common practice is the worst teacher that ever was, so the truth and goodness of things is not to be estimated by the entertainment and acceptance they find in the world.
BENJAMIN WHICHCOTEIt is base and unworthy to live below the dignity of our nature.
More Benjamin Whichcote Quotes
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He that is dishonest, trusts nobody.
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He that does not repent, sins again.
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Virtue is the health, true state, natural complexion of the Soul.
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Whoever despiseth shame, despiseth sin.
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He is not likely to learn who is not willing to be taught; for the learner has something to do, as well as the teacher.
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God imposeth no Law of Righteousness upon us which He doth not observe Himself.
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What is Perfected hereafter, must be begun here.
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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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A wise man will not communicate his differing thoughts to unprepared minds, or in a disorderly manner.
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Every profession does imply a trust for the service of the public.
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An ill principle in the mind is worse than the matter of a disease in the body.
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No man is greatly jealous who is not in some measure guilty.
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Where Religion does take place and is effectual, it makes this world, in measure and degree, representative of Heaven.
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Everything is dangerous to him that is afraid of it.
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Christ is God clothed with human nature.
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