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Archbishop of Canterbury

John Tillotson was a prominent religious leader in England, serving as the Archbishop of Canterbury. He lived during the 17th century and passed away on November 22, 1694. Tillotson is known for his theological writings and contributions to the church.

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Famous John Tillotson Quotes

“It is pleasant to be virtuous and good, because that is to excel many others; it is pleasant to grow better, because that is to excel ourselves; it is pleasant to mortify and subdue our lusts, because that is victory; it is pleasant to command our appetites and passions, and to keep them in due order within the bounds of reason and religion, because this is empire.”

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“Of all parts of wisdom, the practice is the best. Socrates was esteemed the wisest man of his time because he turned his acquired knowledge into morality, and aimed at goodness more than greatness.”

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“Virtue and vice are not arbitrary things; but there is a natural and eternal reason for goodness and virtue, and against vice and wickedness.”

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“And as for Pleasure, there is little in this World that is true and sincere, besides the Pleasure of doing our Duty, and of doing good.”

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