Quotes by Benjamin Whichcote

Benjamin Whichcote

British philosopher

Lived from: 1609 - 1683

Category: Philosophers

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  • Among politicians the esteem of religion is profitable; the principles of it are troublesome.
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  • Fear is the denomination of the Old Testament; belief is the denomination of the New.
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  • He that would have the perfection of pleasure must be moderate in the use of it.
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  • None are so empty as those who are full of themselves.
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  • Some things must be good in themselves, else there could be no measure whereby to lay out good and evil.
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  • The government of man should be the monarchy of reason: it is too often the democracy of passions or the anarchy of humors.
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  • The longest sword, the strongest lungs, the most voices, are false measures of truth.
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  • The more mysterious, the more imperfect: that which is mystically spoken is but half spoken.
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What are the most famous quotes from Benjamin Whichcote?

The two most famous quotes from Benjamin Whichcote are:

  • "Among politicians the esteem of religion is profitable; the principles of it are troublesome."
  • "Fear is the denomination of the Old Testament; belief is the denomination of the New."

When did Benjamin Whichcote live?

Benjamin Whichcote was born in 1609 and died in the year 1683.