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And as for Pleasure, there is little in this World that is true and sincere, besides the Pleasure of doing our Duty, and of doing good.

John Tillotson

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John Tillotson
Age: 64 †
Born: 1630
Born: October 10
Died: 1694
Died: November 22
Archbishop Of Canterbury
Priest
Good
Besides
World
Sincere
Goodness
Duty
Pleasure
True
Littles
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