[net.religion.christian] Sayings NOT found in the Bible

dave@cylixd.UUCP (Dave Kirby) (08/28/85)

Statements commonly attributed to the Bible, and their true sources:
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"Never a borrower or lender be."        W. Shakespeare, "Hamlet"

"God helps them who                     G. Herbert, "Outlandish
help themselves."                           Proverbs"

"The road to hell is paved              Anonymous, 16th century
with good intentions."

"Gentle Jesus, meek and mild."          C. Wesley, Poem

"There is none so blind                 Anonymous, 16th century
as he who will not see."

"God moves in a mysterious way,         W. Cowper, "Olney Hymns"
His wonders to perform."

"Cleanliness is next to godliness."     J. Wesley, "Sermon XCIII"

"To err is human, to forgive, divine."  A. Pope, "Essay on Criticism"

"A fool and his money are soon parted." Anonymous, 16th Century

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