Quote by John Tillotson

Sincerity is like traveling on a plain, beaten road, which commonly brings a man sooner to his journey's end than by-ways, in which men often lose themselves.

Sincerity is like traveling on a plain, beaten road, which c

Summary

This quote suggests that sincerity is comparable to taking a straightforward path when traveling. It explains that choosing sincerity leads to faster progress and success, just as sticking to a well-trodden road leads one to their destination more quickly. In contrast, taking detours or following ambiguous routes, represented by by-ways, often result in confusion and getting lost. Therefore, the quote reflects that sincerity is a reliable and effective approach to achieve one's goals.

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Sincerity

By John Tillotson

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