A little wit and a great deal of ill-nature will furnish a man for satire; but the greatest instance of wit is to commend well.
John Tillotson
A little wit and a great deal ...
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To be able to bear provocation is an argument of great reason, and to forgive it of a great mind.
John Tillotson
Abstinence is many times very helpful to the end of religion.
John Tillotson
None so nearly disposed to scoffing at religion as those who have accustomed themselves to swear on trifling occasions.
John Tillotson
If our souls be immortal, this makes amends for the frailties of life and the sufferings of this state.
John Tillotson
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.
John Tillotson
