Thomas Sherlock Born : 1678Died : July 18, 1761 Browse All Authors Top 5 quotes by Thomas Sherlock There is not such a mighty difference as some men imagine between the poor and the rich; in pomp, show, and opinion, there is a great deal, but little as to the pleasures and satisfactions of life. They enjoy the same earth and air and heavens; hunger and thirst make the poor man's meat and drink as pleasant and relishing as all the varieties which cover the rich man's table; and the labor of a poor man is more healthful, and many times more pleasant, too, than the ease and softness of the rich. Thomas Sherlock differencesairmen There is no dispute managed without passion, and yet there is scarce a dispute worth a passion. Thomas Sherlock controversydisputespassion Sins may be forgiven through repentance, but no act of wit will ever justify them. Thomas Sherlock repentancesinmay Nothing is truly infamous, but what is wicked; and therefore shame can never disturb an innocent and virtuous mind. Thomas Sherlock infamouswickedmind Those men who destroy a healthful constitution of body by intemperance as manifestly kill themselves as those who hang or poison or drown themselves. Thomas Sherlock bodysuicidemen
