John Tillotson
John Tillotson
John Tillotsonwas the Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury from 1691 to 1694...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionTheologian
hardest islands
These are some of the hardest islands to visit. Many of them don't have airports.
almost classical
It's a classical destination. It's almost like a pilgrimage.
almost chase children farther flies hands happiness near pursue
So that we pursue the happiness of this world just as little Children chase birds, when we think we are come very near it and have it almost in our hands it flies farther from us than it was at first
benefit god men might necessary seem
If God were not a necessary Being of Himself, He might also seem to be made for the use and benefit of men
heart pleasure sweetness
We anticipate our own happiness, and eat out the heart and sweetness of worldly pleasures by delightful forethought of them.
integrity men reputation
When a man has once forfeited the reputation of his integrity, he is set fast, and nothing will then serve his turn, neither truth nor falsehood.
hatred mind ease
Malice and hatred are very fretting and vexatious, and apt to make our minds sore and uneasy; but he that can moderate these affections will find ease in his mind.
needs principles evidence
If they be principles evident of themselves, they need nothing to evidence them.
long return action
It is hard to personate and act a part long; for where Truth is not the bottom, Nature will always be endeavoring to return, and will peep and betray herself one time or other.
heart light each-day
Fill each day with light and heart.
arbitrary wickedness vices
Virtue and vice are not arbitrary things; but there is a natural and eternal reason for goodness and virtue, and against vice and wickedness.
greatness men practice
Of all parts of wisdom, the practice is the best. Socrates was esteemed the wisest man of his time because he turned his acquired knowledge into morality, and aimed at goodness more than greatness.
soul suffering frailty
If our souls be immortal, this makes amends for the frailties of life and the sufferings of this state.
happiness pain anxiety
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.