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Jeremy Collier, an English writer and critic, was born on September 23, 1650, and died on April 26, 1726. He held a significant position in the field of literary criticism in 18th-century British literature with his critical analysis of the works of his time.

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Famous Jeremy Collier Quotes

“Conscience and covetousness are never to be reconciled; like fire and water they always destroy each other, according to the predominancy of the element.”

Water Fire Elements Conscience Covetousness

Book:Essays upon several moral subjects

Source: Essays upon several moral subjects

“Remorse of conscience is like an old wound; a man is in no condition to fight under such circumstances. The pain abates his vigor and takes up too much of his attention.”

Men Pain Fighting Attention Too Much Conditions Circumstances Conscience Wounds Remorse Vigor Old Wounds

Book:Pearls of Great Price: or, Maxims, reflections, characters and thoughts, on miscellaneous subjects ... Selected from the works of the Rev. Jeremy Collier by the editor of

Source: Pearls of Great Price: or, Maxims, reflections, characters and thoughts, on miscellaneous subjects ... Selected from the works of the Rev. Jeremy Collier by the editor of

“What can be more honorable than to have courage enough to execute the commands of reason and conscience,--to maintain the dignity of our nature, and the station assigned us?”

Reason Enough Honor Conscience Dignity Command Stations Honorable Have Courage

Book:Essays upon several moral subjects

Source: Essays upon several moral subjects