Slovenliness is no part of religion; that neither this, nor any text of Scripture, condemns neatness of apparel. Certainly this a duty, not a sin. "Cleanliness is, indeed, next to godliness."

John Wesley

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Topic

Clothes make the man Clothing

Speaker

John Wesley

Medium

Sermon Speech

Language

English

Time

1788 1780s 18th century

Occupation

Theologian Clergyman Christian

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United Kingdom Europe

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Original Citation

Wesley, John. "On Dress." c. 1788. Sermon.

Current Citation

Wesley, John. "On Dress." The Works of the John Wesley, edited by Albert C. Outler. Vol. 3, Abingdon Press, 1986.

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It may be a reflection on human nature, that such devices should be necessary to control the abuses of government. But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary.

James Madison

Federalist 51

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Political theory Politics Government Human nature

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James Madison
Source
Federalist 51 The Federalist Papers
Medium
Essay
Genre
Political literature
Language
English
Time
1788 1780s 18th century
Era
American Revolutionary Period
Authentication Score 2
Original Citation

Madison, James [published as Publius]. "Federalist No. 51, The Structure of the Government Must Furnish the Proper Checks and Balances Between the Different Departments." New York Packet, 8 Feb. 1788.

Current Citation

Madison, James. "No. 51: How to maintain: make the parts check each other. Also, a federal system divides power further.--Madison (or Hamilton)." The Federalist: A Commentary on the Constitution of the United States, edited by Robert Scigliano. The Modern Library, 2001.