Quotes from John Tillotson
The true ground of most men's prejudice against the Christian doctrine is because they have no mind to obey it.
— John Tillotson
To be able to bear provocation is an argument of great reason, and to forgive it, of a great mind.
— John Tillotson
Great is the advantage of patience.
— John Tillotson
If our souls be immortal, this makes amends for the frailties of life and the sufferings of this state.
— John Tillotson
Men sunk in the greatest darkness imaginable retain some sense and awe of the Deity.
— John Tillotson
There is no readier way for a man to bring his own worth into question than by endeavoring to detract from the worth of other men.
— John Tillotson
Integrity gains strength by use.
— John Tillotson
The short sayings of the wise and good men are of great value, like the dust of gold, or the sparks of diamonds.
— John Tillotson
Fill each day with life and heart. There is no pleasure in the world comparable to the delight and satisfaction that a good person takes in doing good.
— John Tillotson
The angriest person in a controversy is the one most liable to be in the wrong.
— John Tillotson
Take away God and religion, and men live to no purpose, without proposing any worthy end of life to themselves.
— John Tillotson
When men live as if there were no God, it becomes expedient for them that there should be none.
— John Tillotson