Quote by Samuel Johnson

A man who is good enough to go to heaven is not good enough to be a clergyman.

A man who is good enough to go to heaven is not good enough

Summary

This quote suggests that the qualifications for attaining salvation and being a clergyman are different. While someone may possess the necessary goodness and qualities to enter heaven, it doesn't automatically make them suitable for serving as a clergyman. Being a clergyman, in this context, requires additional qualifications or characteristics beyond mere goodness. The quote highlights that being virtuous or righteous may not be sufficient for assuming a leadership role within a religious community.

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