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.
BENJAMIN WHICHCOTELet not a man’s self be to him all in all.
More Benjamin Whichcote Quotes
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Joy is the life of man’s life.
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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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Virtue is the health, true state, natural complexion of the Soul.
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No man is greatly jealous who is not in some measure guilty.
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None can do a man so much harm as he doeth himself.
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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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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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Every man is born with the faculty of reason and the faculty of speech, but why should he be able to speak before he has anything to say?
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Fear is prophetical of evil.
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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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It is base and unworthy to live below the dignity of our nature.
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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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Those that differ upon Reason, may come together by Reason.
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A benefactor is a representative of God.
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He that does not repent, sins again.
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