Quote #167

The nature of Christ's existence is mysterious, I admit; but this mystery meets the wants of man. Reject it and the world is an inexplicable riddle; believe it, and the history of our race is satisfactorily explained.

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  2. The only victories which leave no regret are those which are gained over ignorance.
  3. The infectiousness of crime is like that of the plague.
  4. The only victory over love is flight.
  5. The heart of a minister should be nowhere but in his head.
  6. The people never rub themselves against naked bayonets.
  7. The guilt of many men may be traced to over-affection for their wives.
  8. The people to fear are not those who disagree with you, but those who disagree with you and are too cowardly to let you know.

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