The most characteristic mark of a great mind is to choose some one important object, and pursue it for life.
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The awakenings of remorse, virtuous shame and indignation, the glow of moral approbation if they do not lead to action, grow less and less vivid every time they occur, till at length the mind grows absolutely callous.
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We neither laugh alone, nor weep alone, why then should we pray alone?
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But every act in consequence of our faith, strengthens faith.
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