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Richard Whately, a renowned British economist, was born on February 1, 1787, and passed away on October 8, 1863. He is known for his contributions to political economy and moral philosophy.

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“Fancy, when once brought into religion, knows not where to stop. It is like one of those fiends in old stories which any one could raise, but which, when raised, could never be kept within the magic circle.”

Knows Stories Magic Raises Raised Circles Fancy

Book:Thoughts and Apophthegms: From the Writings of Archbishop Whateley

Source: Thoughts and Apophthegms: From the Writings of Archbishop Whateley

“Do you want to know the man against whom you have most reason to guard yourself? Your looking-glass will give you a very fair likeness of his face.”

Knows Men Want Giving Self Reason Faces He Man Fairs Glasses

Author:Richard Whately

“Vices and frailties correct each other, like acids and alkalies. If each vicious man had but one vice, I do not know how the world could go on.”

Ifs Knows Men World Know How Goes On Vices Vicious Acid Frailty

Book:Thoughts and Apophthegms: From the Writings of Archbishop Whateley

Source: Thoughts and Apophthegms: From the Writings of Archbishop Whateley

“To know your ruling passion, examine your castles in the air.”

Knows Passion Air Building Words Of Wisdom Deep Thought Ruling Castles Self-examination Castles In The Air Ruling Passion Building Castles In The Air

Author:Richard Whately