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The Law was given by Moses; the moral law, to discover the extent and abounding sin; the ceremonial law, to point out, by typical sacrifices and ablutions, the way in which forgiveness was to be sought and obtained. But grace, to relieve us from the condemnation of the one, and truth answerable to the types and shadows of the other, came by Jesus Christ.

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Amassing of wealth is an opportunity for good deeds, not hubris

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Most people, in fact, will not take the trouble in finding out the truth, but are much more inclined to accept the first story they hear.

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He passes through life most securely who has least reason to reproach himself with complaisance toward his enemies.

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Indeed men too often take upon themselves in the prosecution of their revenge to set the example of doing away with those general laws to which all can look for salvation in adversity, instead of allowing them to subsist against the day of danger when their aid may be required

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Men do not rest content with parrying the attacks of a superior, but often strike the first blow to prevent the attack being made.

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We must not disguise from ourselves that we go to found a city among strangers and enemies, and he who undertakes such an enterprise should be prepared to become master of the country the first day he lands, or failing in this find everything hostile to him.

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