John Tillotson
John Tillotson
John Tillotsonwas the Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury from 1691 to 1694...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionTheologian
men needs use
If a man were only to deal in the world for a day, and should never have occasion to converse more with mankind, never more need their good opinion or good word, it were then no great matter (speaking as to the concernments of this world), if a man spent his reputation all at once, and ventured it at one throw; but if he be to continue in the world, and would have the advantage of conversation while he is in it, let him make use of truth and sincerity in all his words and actions; for nothing but this will last and hold out to the end.
hardest islands
These are some of the hardest islands to visit. Many of them don't have airports.
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.
fear passion law
Fear is that passion which hath the greatest power over us, and by which God and His laws take the surest hold of us.
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.
patience advantage
Great is the advantage of patience.
needs principles evidence
If they be principles evident of themselves, they need nothing to evidence them.
scoffing profanity trifling
None so nearly disposed to scoffing at religion as those who have accustomed themselves to swear on trifling occasions.
men justice charity
The gospel chargeth us with piety towards God, and justice and charity to men, and temperance and chastity in reference to ourselves.
confidence hurt men
Surely modesty never hurt any cause; and the confidence of man seems to me to be much like the wrath of man.
truth lines way
Truth is the shortest and nearest way to our end, carrying us thither in a straight line.