A benefactor is a representative of God.
BENJAMIN WHICHCOTEA good man’s life is all of a piece.
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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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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Man is a wonder to himself; he can neither govern nor know himself.
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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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He that repents is angry with himself; I need not be angry with him.
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The judge is nothing but the law speaking.
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The government of man should be the monarchy of reason: it is too often the democracy of passions or the anarchy of humors.
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He that useth his reason doth acknowledge 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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He that is dishonest, trusts nobody.
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There is no better way to learn than to teach.
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Those that differ upon Reason, may come together by Reason.
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We never better enjoy ourselves than when we most enjoy God.
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The more mysterious, the more imperfect; as darkness is, in comparison with light–so is mystery, in comparison with knowledge.
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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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