An anecdote is related of Sir Anthony Ashley Cooper (1621-1683), who, in speaking of religion, said, "People differ … - Gilbert Burnet

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Gilbert Burnet

An anecdote is related of Sir Anthony Ashley Cooper (1621-1683), who, in speaking of religion, said, "People differ in their discourse and profession about these matters, but men of sense are really but of one religion. " To the inquiry of "What religion?" the Earl said, "Men of sense never tell it. "

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