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 WHICHCOTERepentance doth alter a man’s case with God: and therefore repentance should alter the case between one man and another.
More Benjamin Whichcote Quotes
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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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The sense of repentance is better assurance of pardon than the testimony of an angel.
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He that useth his reason doth acknowledge God.
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Believe things, rather than man.
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The judge is nothing but the law speaking.
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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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Will, without reason, is a blind man’s motion; will, against reason, is a madman’s motion.
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If a man will be righteous and equal, let him see, with his neighbour’s eyes, in his own case; and with his own eyes, in his neighbour’s case.
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No man is greatly jealous who is not in some measure guilty.
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Virtue is the health, true state, natural complexion of the Soul.
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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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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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We never better enjoy ourselves than when we most enjoy God.
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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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Whoever despiseth shame, despiseth sin.
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