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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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Fear is the denomination of the Old Testament belief is the denomination of the New.
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He that is conceited of his Wisdom, is readier to impose Error, than to receive Truth.
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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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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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No man doth think others will be better to him than he is to them.
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He that useth his reason doth acknowledge God.
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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 does not repent, sins again.
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