The more mysterious, the more imperfect; as darkness is, in comparison with light–so is mystery, in comparison with knowledge.
BENJAMIN WHICHCOTERiches are but a means, or instrument; and the virtue of an instrument lies in its use.
More Benjamin Whichcote Quotes
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He that does not repent, sins again.
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Let not a man’s self be to him all in all.
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He that is conceited of his Wisdom, is readier to impose Error, than to receive Truth.
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None can do a man so much harm as he doeth himself.
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Truth is not only a man’s ornament but his instrument; it is the great man’s glory, and the poor man’s stock: a man’s truth is his livelihood, his recommendation, his letters of credit.
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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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Right and truth are greater than any power, and all power is limited by right.
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A wise man will not communicate his differing thoughts to unprepared minds, or in a disorderly manner.
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Everything is dangerous to him that is afraid of it.
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There is no better way to learn than to teach.
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Take away the self-conceited, and there will be elbowroom in the world.
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He that neither knows himself nor thinks he can learn of others is not fit for company.
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Such an explication of Grace as sets men at liberty in morals, makes void the Law through Faith.
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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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Those who live not by law would be justified by Custom: but, as common practice is the worst teacher that ever was, so the truth and goodness of things is not to be estimated by the entertainment and acceptance they find in the world.
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