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No man is greatly jealous who is not in some measure guilty.

Benjamin Whichcote

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Benjamin Whichcote
Age: 74 †
Born: 1609
Born: January 1
Died: 1683
Died: January 1
Philosopher
Theologian
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Greatly
Jealous
Guilty
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Men

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