To an atheist all writings tend to atheism: he corrupts the most innocent matter with his own venom.
The Complete EssaysMan is certainly stark mad; he cannot make a worm, and yet he will be making gods by dozens.
The Complete EssaysOur zeal works wonders, whenever it supports our inclination toward hatred, cruelty, ambition.
The Complete EssaysLearned we may be with another man's learning: we can only be wise with wisdom of our own.
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