We are only so free that others may be free as well as we.
BENJAMIN WHICHCOTEAn idol is what man makes and then has to carry. God makes a man and then carries him.
More Benjamin Whichcote Quotes
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Conscience without judgment is superstition.
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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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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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It is altogether as worthy of God and as much becoming Him to pardon and show mercy, in case of repentance and submission and reformation, as to punish, in case of impenitency and obstinacy.
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Fear is prophetical of evil.
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Among politicians the esteem of religion is profitable; the principles of it are troublesome.
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None of us was born knowing or wise; but men become wise by consideration, observation, experience.
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A good man’s life is all of a piece.
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What is Perfected hereafter, must be begun here.
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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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There is no better way to learn than to teach.
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No man is greatly jealous who is not in some measure guilty.
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Whoever despiseth shame, despiseth sin.
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Conscience is … the God dwelling in us.
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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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