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Those that differ upon Reason, may come together by Reason.

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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Together
May
Reason
Come
Differ
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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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He that would have the perfection of pleasure must be moderate in the use of it.
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He that neither knows himself nor thinks he can learn of others is not fit for company.
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God imposeth no Law of Righteousness upon us which He doth not observe Himself.
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No men stand more in fear of God than those who most deny Him.
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He that is conceited of his Wisdom, is readier to impose Error, than to receive Truth.
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We never better enjoy ourselves than when we most enjoy God.
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None of us was born knowing or wise but men become wise by consideration, observation, experience.
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