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If God were not a necessary Being of Himself, He might almost seem to be made for the use and benefit of men.
John Tillotson
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John Tillotson
Age: 64 †
Born: 1630
Born: October 10
Died: 1694
Died: November 22
Archbishop Of Canterbury
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The art of using deceit and cunning grow continually weaker and less effective to the user.
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To be happy is not only to be freed from the pains and diseases of the body, but from anxiety and vexation of spirit not only to enjoy the pleasures of sense, but peace of conscience and tranquillity of mind.
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