The government of man should be the monarchy of reason: it is too often the democracy of passions or the anarchy of humors.
BENJAMIN WHICHCOTEWhere Religion does take place and is effectual, it makes this world, in measure and degree, representative of Heaven.
More Benjamin Whichcote Quotes
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Among politicians the esteem of religion is profitable; the principles of it are troublesome.
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He that repents is angry with himself; I need not be angry with him.
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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.
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We are only so free that others may be free as well as we.
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What is Perfected hereafter, must be begun here.
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Joy is the life of man’s life.
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Nothing spoils human nature more than false zeal. The good nature of a heathen is more God-like than the furious zeal of a Christian.
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Only madmen and fools are pleased with themselves; no wise man is good enough for his own satisfaction.
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We never better enjoy ourselves than when we most enjoy God.
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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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Everything is dangerous to him that is afraid of it.
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It is impossible for a man to be made happy by putting him in a happy place, unless he be first in a happy state.
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The human soul is to God, is as the flower to the sun; it opens at its approach, and shuts when it withdraws.
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Every profession does imply a trust for the service of the public.
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Entrance into Heaven is not at the hour of death, but at the moment of conversion.
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