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He that neither knows himself nor thinks he can learn of others is not fit for company.
Benjamin Whichcote
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Benjamin Whichcote
Age: 74 †
Born: 1609
Born: January 1
Died: 1683
Died: January 1
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He that repents is angry with himself I need not be angry with him.
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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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An ill principle in the mind is worse than the matter of a disease in the body.
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Conscience is ... the God dwelling in us.
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Those that differ upon Reason, may come together by Reason.
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We are made for one another, and each is to be a supply to his neighbor.
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Every profession does imply a trust for the service of the public.
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A good word costs as little as a bad one, and is worth more.
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None are known to be good, till they have opportunity to be bad.
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