Right and truth are greater than any power, and all power is limited by right.
BENJAMIN WHICHCOTEMan is a wonder to himself; he can neither govern nor know himself.
More Benjamin Whichcote Quotes
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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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There is no better way to learn than to teach.
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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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Joy is the life of man’s life.
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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 never better enjoy ourselves than when we most enjoy God.
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Modesty and humility are the sobriety of the mind, as temperance and chastity are of the body.
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Whoever despiseth shame, despiseth sin.
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Did Christians live according to their Religion, they would do nothing but what Truth, Righteousness, and Goodness do, according to their understanding and ability: and then one man would be a God unto another.
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It is base and unworthy to live below the dignity of our nature.
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Virtue is the health, true state, natural complexion of the Soul.
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He that is conceited of his Wisdom, is readier to impose Error, than to receive Truth.
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He that does not repent, sins again.
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Every profession does imply a trust for the service of the public.
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He that is dishonest, trusts nobody.
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