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“Fierce and poisonous animals were created for terrifying man, in order that he might be made aware of the final judgment in hell.”

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John Wesley

John Wesley (June 17, 1703 - March 2, 1791) was an influential British theologian and priest, one of the founders of the Methodist movement. Known for his work in popularizing and reforming Christianity, especially in America and Britain, Wesley emphasized the practice of personal faith and the improvement of moral living, which had a profound impact on the later Evangelical movement. more

“For many ages it has been allowed by sensible men, Nihil est in intellectu quod non fuit prius in sensu: That is, There is nothing in the understanding which was not first perceived by some of the senses. All the knowledge which we naturally have is originally derived from our senses. And therefore those who want any sense cannot have the least knowledge or idea of the objects of that sense; as they that never had sight have not the least knowledge or conception of light or colours.”

Men Want Firsts Has Beens Ideas Light Age Understanding Objects Perception Sight Senses Colour Conception Sensible Prius

Book:The Works of the Late Reverend John Wesley, A.M.: From the Latest London Edition with the Last Corrections of the Author, Comprehending Also Numerous Translations, Notes, and an Original Preface, Etc

Source: The Works of the Late Reverend John Wesley, A.M.: From the Latest London Edition with the Last Corrections of the Author, Comprehending Also Numerous Translations, Notes, and an Original Preface, Etc

“Once in seven years I burn all my sermons; for it is a shame, if I cannot write better sermons now than I did seven years ago.”

Ifs Writing Years Years Ago Shame Seven Sermons Seven Years Methodists

Author:John Wesley

“I just think we shouldn't get into counting coaches' records. I've never been for that but I know that's just American society.”

Thinking Knows Records Coaches Counting American Society

Author:Dean Smith

“I'd never get elected if people in North Carolina realized how liberal I am.”

People Ifs Carolina North Carolina

Author:Dean Smith

“Given the fact that we are in a capitalist society, we still do not want to overlook not only what a corporation produces and its profitability but also how it impacts the environment, touches human life and whether it protects or undermines the dignity of the human person.”

Want Humans Persons Stills Facts Given Environment Produce Protect Dignity Impact Corporations Human Life Capitalist Profitability

Author:Dean Smith