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Let not a man’s self be to him all in all.

Benjamin Whichcote

Fear is the denomination of the Old Testament; belief is the denomination of the New.
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Belief Denominations Old Testament
Those that differ upon Reason, may come together by Reason.
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May Reason Together
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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Learning Taught Teacher
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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Christian Good Human Nature
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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Becoming Mercy Submission
The judge is nothing but the law speaking.
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Judging Law Speaking
Conscience without judgment is superstition.
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Conscience Judgment Superstitions
It is impossible for a man to be made happy by putting him in a happy place, unless he be first in a happy state.
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Firsts Impossible Men
No man doth think others will be better to him than he is to them.
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Action Men Thinking
Riches are but a means, or instrument; and the virtue of an instrument lies in its use.
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Lying Mean Use
We are made for one another, and each is to be a supply to his neighbor.
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Made Neighbor Supply
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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Democracy Men Passion
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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Delight Friend Friends True
Let not a man’s self be to him all in all.
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Men Self Selfishness
It is base and unworthy to live below the dignity of our nature.
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Dignity Nature Unworthy
He that would have the perfection of pleasure must be moderate in the use of it.
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Perfection Pleasure Use

Let not a man’s self be to him all in all.

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