The more mysterious, the more imperfect; as darkness is, in comparison with light–so is mystery, in comparison with knowledge.
BENJAMIN WHICHCOTEIt is hypocrisy for man to make any other use of his religion, or the credit of it, than to sanctify and save his soul.
More Benjamin Whichcote Quotes
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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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Riches are but a means, or instrument; and the virtue of an instrument lies in its use.
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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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There is no better way to learn than to teach.
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Every profession does imply a trust for the service of the public.
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None are known to be good, till they have opportunity to be bad.
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A benefactor is a representative of God.
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No man doth think others will be better to him than he is to them.
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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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Take away the self-conceited, and there will be elbowroom in the world.
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The Devil often finds work for them who find none for themselves.
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It is base and unworthy to live below the dignity of our nature.
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The State of Grace and the Life of Sin are incompatibilities.
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Entrance into Heaven is not at the hour of death, but at the moment of conversion.
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Fear is the denomination of the Old Testament; belief is the denomination of the New.
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