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None so nearly disposed to scoffing at religion as those who have accustomed themselves to swear on trifling occasions.

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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Disposed
Trifling
Accustomed
Swear
Occasions
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None
Scoffing
Religion
Profanity

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