The Moral Probe: Or, One Hundred and Two Essays on the Nature of Men and Things |
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... their interests , who coun- sel us to go with their party , right or wrong . In this matter , our own judgments should be well informed , and guide us . In Literature , there is no deficiency in the num- 10 THE PROBE .
... their interests , who coun- sel us to go with their party , right or wrong . In this matter , our own judgments should be well informed , and guide us . In Literature , there is no deficiency in the num- 10 THE PROBE .
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... matters of Religion , a subject of more importance than all other things combined , the advisers are legion , and as various and distinct in some non - essential par- ticulars , as the lines of latitude and longitude . Secta- rian walls ...
... matters of Religion , a subject of more importance than all other things combined , the advisers are legion , and as various and distinct in some non - essential par- ticulars , as the lines of latitude and longitude . Secta- rian walls ...
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... matter too little understood , and less practised . If we wish the seed sown to take root , we must mellow the soil by proper cultivation . So in giving advice , we must first gain the confidence of those we deem it a duty to ad- vise ...
... matter too little understood , and less practised . If we wish the seed sown to take root , we must mellow the soil by proper cultivation . So in giving advice , we must first gain the confidence of those we deem it a duty to ad- vise ...
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... matters of religion , would crumble in dust - the household of faith would become , what it should be - one united , harmonious family in Christ - infidelity , vice , and immorality would recede , and happiness , before unknown , would ...
... matters of religion , would crumble in dust - the household of faith would become , what it should be - one united , harmonious family in Christ - infidelity , vice , and immorality would recede , and happiness , before unknown , would ...
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... matter of high importance , and of rare attain ment . Hope , without fear , engenders rashness - fear , without hope , destroys mental and physical energy . The former is the motive - power , the latter , the safety- valve of human ...
... matter of high importance , and of rare attain ment . Hope , without fear , engenders rashness - fear , without hope , destroys mental and physical energy . The former is the motive - power , the latter , the safety- valve of human ...
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