John Tillotson Quotes

Zeal is only fit for wise men; but it is chiefly in fashion among fools.
— John Tillotson Sixteen Sermons Preached on Several Subjects and Occasions

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In all the affairs of this world, so much reputation is, in reality, so much power. - John Tillotson quote.

In all the affairs of this world, so much reputation is, in reality, so much power.
— John Tillotson

Sincerity is to speak as we think, to do as we pretend and profess, to perform what we promise, and really to be what we would seem and appear to be. - John Tillotson quote.

Sincerity is to speak as we think, to do as we pretend and profess, to perform what we promise, and really to be what we would seem and appear to be.
— John Tillotson

There is little pleasure in the world that is true and sincere beside the pleasure of doing our duty and doing good. I am sure no other is comparable to this. - John Tillotson quote.

There is little pleasure in the world that is true and sincere beside the pleasure of doing our duty and doing good. I am sure no other is comparable to this.
— John Tillotson

In our pursuit of the things of this world, we usually prevent enjoyment by expectation; we anticipate our own happiness, and eat out the heart and sweetness and worldly pleasures by delightful forethoughts of them; so that when we come to possess them, they do not answer the expectation, nor satisfy the desires which were raised about them, and they vanish into nothing. - John Tillotson quote.

In our pursuit of the things of this world, we usually prevent enjoyment by expectation; we anticipate our own happiness, and eat out the heart and sweetness and worldly pleasures by delightful forethoughts of them; so that when we come to possess them, they do not answer the expectation, nor satisfy the desires which were raised about them, and they vanish into nothing.

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