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.
BENJAMIN WHICHCOTEThere is no better way to learn than to teach.
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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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There is no better way to learn than to teach.
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Those that differ upon Reason, may come together by Reason.
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It is hypocrisy for man to make any other use of his religion, or the credit of it, than to sanctify and save his soul.
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None of us was born knowing or wise; but men become wise by consideration, observation, experience.
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Whoever despiseth shame, despiseth sin.
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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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Riches are but a means, or instrument; and the virtue of an instrument lies in its use.
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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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Religion is … being as much like God as man can be.
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Repentance doth alter a man’s case with God: and therefore repentance should alter the case between one man and another.
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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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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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What is Perfected hereafter, must be begun here.
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He that is conceited of his Wisdom, is readier to impose Error, than to receive Truth.
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