John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
John Tillotson 1630-1694 John Bartlett
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| If God were not a necessary Being of himself, he might almost seem to be made for the use and benefit of men. 1 |
| Note 1. If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent him.—Francis M. Voltaire: A l’Auteur du Livre des trois Imposteurs, épître cxl. [back] |