“Truth is not only a man's ornament but his instrument; it is the great man's glory, and the poor man's stock: a man's truth is his livelihood, his recommendation, his letters of credit.”
Quote by Benjamin Whichcote
Work
Moral and religious aphorisms [collected by J. Jeffery from the papers of B. Whichcote]. Now re-publ., with additions, by S. Salter. To which are added, Eight letters: which passed between dr. Whichcote, and dr. Tuckney
Moral and religious aphorisms is a compilation of insightful sayings on ethics and spirituality. The book is a re-publication with new additions by S. Salter. It also contains a collection of letters exchanged between the scholars Dr. Whichcote and Dr. Tuckney, offering a glimpse into their intellectual exchanges. more
Author
Benjamin Whichcote
Benjamin Whichcote (1609-1683) was an influential philosopher and educator in 17th-century England. His specific profession and career are not well-documented in historical sources. more
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