The more mysterious, the more imperfect: that which is mystically spoken is but half spoken. BENJAMIN WHICHCOTE HalfImperfectMysterious
Take away the self-conceited, and there will be elbowroom in the world. BENJAMIN WHICHCOTE ConceitedSelf
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. BENJAMIN WHICHCOTE Hypocrisy
He that is conceited of his Wisdom, is readier to impose Error, than to receive Truth. BENJAMIN WHICHCOTE Conceited
God imposeth no Law of Righteousness upon us which He doth not observe Himself. BENJAMIN WHICHCOTE ImposethRighteousnessSelf
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 WHICHCOTE Firsts
The human soul is to God, is as the flower to the sun; it opens at its approach, and shuts when it withdraws. BENJAMIN WHICHCOTE Approach