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Integrity gains strength by use.

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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If God were not a necessary Being of Himself, He might almost seem to be made for the use and benefit of men.
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They who are in the highest places, and have the most power, have the least liberty, because they are the most observed.
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None so nearly disposed to scoffing at religion as those who have accustomed themselves to swear on trifling occasions.
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Every man hath greater assurance that God is good and just than he can have of any subtle speculations about predestination and the decrees of God.
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The gospel chargeth us with piety towards God, and justice and charity to men, and temperance and chastity in reference to ourselves.
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If people would but provide for eternity with the same solicitude and real care as they do for this life, they could not fail of heaven.
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If our souls be immortal, this makes amends for the frailties of life and the sufferings of this state.
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