Bernard Gilpin Born : 1517 Died : March 4, 1583 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by Bernard Gilpin Some relaxation is necessary to people of every degree; the head that thinks and the hand that labors, must have some little time to recruit their diminished powers. Bernard Gilpin hands people thinking I hate to see things done by halves. If it be right, do it boldly. Bernard Gilpin hate done decision The habit of virtue cannot be formed in a closet. Habits are formed by acts of reason in a persevering struggle through temptation. Bernard Gilpin virtue temptation struggle