It is base and unworthy to live below the dignity of our nature.
BENJAMIN WHICHCOTEIf 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.
More Benjamin Whichcote Quotes
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Man is a wonder to himself; he can neither govern nor know himself.
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Virtue is the health, true state, natural complexion of the Soul.
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Fear is the denomination of the Old Testament; belief is the denomination of the New.
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None can do a man so much harm as he doeth himself.
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God imposeth no Law of Righteousness upon us which He doth not observe Himself.
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He that is conceited of his Wisdom, is readier to impose Error, than to receive Truth.
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A good man’s life is all of a piece.
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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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A guilty mind can be eased by nothing but repentance; by which what was ill done is revoked and morally voided and undone.
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None are known to be good, till they have opportunity to be bad.
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Conscience is … the God dwelling in us.
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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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A benefactor is a representative of God.
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Fear is prophetical of evil.
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Right and truth are greater than any power, and all power is limited by right.
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