John Tillotson, as quoted in Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895), edited by Josiah Hotchkiss Gilbert, p. 252
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A more glorious victory cannot be gained over another man than this, that when the injury began on his part, the kindness should begin on ours.
— John Tillotson on Forgiveness
What It Means
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About John Tillotson
John Tillotson (October 1630 – 22 November 1694) was an Archbishop of Canterbury (1691–1694).
About John Tillotson
John Tillotson (October 1630 – 22 November 1694) was an Archbishop of Canterbury (1691–1694).
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