The more mysterious, the more imperfect; as darkness is, in comparison with light–so is mystery, in comparison with knowledge.
BENJAMIN WHICHCOTEMan is a wonder to himself; he can neither govern nor know himself.
More Benjamin Whichcote Quotes
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He that would have the perfection of pleasure must be moderate in the use of it.
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That power is in vain which is never in use.
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Good men study to spiritualize their bodies; bad men to incarnate their souls.
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None are so empty as those who are full of themselves.
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He that useth his reason doth acknowledge God.
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No man is greatly jealous who is not in some measure guilty.
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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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Believe things, rather than man.
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A benefactor is a representative of God.
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An idol is what man makes and then has to carry. God makes a man and then carries him.
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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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He that does not repent, sins again.
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The State of Grace and the Life of Sin are incompatibilities.
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A good man’s life is all of a piece.
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It is base and unworthy to live below the dignity of our nature.
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