As our life is very short, so it is very miserable, and therefore it is well it is short
Bishop Jeremy Taylor quote Marriage hath in it less of beauty but more of safety, than the single life; it hath more care, but less danger, it is more merry, and more sad; it is fuller of sorrows, and fuller of joys; it lies under more burdens, but it is supported by all the strengths of love and charity, and those burdens are delightful.
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Bishop Jeremy Taylor quoteNothing is greater or more fearful sacrilege than to prostitute the great name of God to the petulancy of an idle tongue.
Bishop Jeremy Taylor quote Whatsoever we beg of God, let us also work for it.
Bishop Jeremy Taylor quote Secrecy is the chastity of friendship.
Bishop Jeremy Taylor quote Know that you are your greatest enemy, but also your greatest friend.
Bishop Jeremy Taylor quote Every act of virtue is an ingredient unto reward.
Bishop Jeremy Taylor quote Conscience in most men, is but the anticipation of the opinions of others.
Bishop Jeremy Taylor quote Biography
Lived 1613 - 1667, Bishop and Theologian
