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To be able to bear provocation is an argument of great reason, and to forgive it of a great mind.
John Tillotson
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— John Tillotson

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About John Tillotson

John Tillotson was a Theologian from United States (1938–2025).

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This quote is attributed to John Tillotson, a Theologian from United States.
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John Tillotson lived from 1938 – 2025.