None of us was born knowing or wise; but men become wise by consideration, observation, experience.
BENJAMIN WHICHCOTEA wise man will not communicate his differing thoughts to unprepared minds, or in a disorderly manner.
More Benjamin Whichcote Quotes
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Modesty and humility are the sobriety of the mind, as temperance and chastity are of the body.
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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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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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Some things must be good in themselves, else there could be no measure whereby to lay out good and evil.
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The more mysterious, the more imperfect: that which is mystically spoken is but half spoken.
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Believe things, rather than man.
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He that repents is angry with himself; I need not be angry with him.
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We are made for one another, and each is to be a supply to his neighbor.
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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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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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He that useth his reason doth acknowledge God.
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Where Religion does take place and is effectual, it makes this world, in measure and degree, representative of Heaven.
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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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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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The judge is nothing but the law speaking.
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