Quote

Every profession does imply a trust for the service of the public.

Benjamin Whichcote

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Benjamin Whichcote
Age: 74 †
Born: 1609
Born: January 1
Died: 1683
Died: January 1
Philosopher
Theologian
Stoke
Imply
Profession
Service
Trust
Public
Doe
Every

More quotes by Benjamin Whichcote

Image
None more deceive themselves than they who think their religion is true and genuine, thought it refines not their spirits and reforms not their lives.
Benjamin Whichcote
Image
Believe things, rather than man.
Benjamin Whichcote
Image
Either be a true friend or a mere stranger: a true friend will delight to do good--a mere stranger will do no harm.
Benjamin Whichcote
Image
He that is conceited of his Wisdom, is readier to impose Error, than to receive Truth.
Benjamin Whichcote
Image
There is no better way to learn than to teach.
Benjamin Whichcote
Image
Fear is the denomination of the Old Testament belief is the denomination of the New.
Benjamin Whichcote
Image
Whoever despiseth shame, despiseth sin.
Benjamin Whichcote
Image
When we do any good to others, we do as much, or more, good to ourselves.
Benjamin Whichcote
Image
We are made for one another, and each is to be a supply to his neighbor.
Benjamin Whichcote
Image
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
Image
None are so empty as those who are full of themselves.
Benjamin Whichcote
Image
The most that any of us know, is the least of that which is to be known.
Benjamin Whichcote
Image
Right and truth are greater than any power, and all power is limited by right.
Benjamin Whichcote
Image
He that does not repent, sins again.
Benjamin Whichcote
Image
No man doth think others will be better to him than he is to them.
Benjamin Whichcote
Image
That power is in vain which is never in use.
Benjamin Whichcote
Image
We never better enjoy ourselves than when we most enjoy God.
Benjamin Whichcote
Image
Let us all so live as we shall wish we had lived when we come to die for that only is well, that ends well.
Benjamin Whichcote
Image
An ill principle in the mind is worse than the matter of a disease in the body.
Benjamin Whichcote
Image
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.
Benjamin Whichcote