He that has not religion to govern his morality, is not a dram better than my mastiff-dog so long as you stroke him, and please him, and do not pinch him, he will play with you as finely as may be, he is a very good moral mastiff but if you hurt him, he will fly in your face, and tear out your throat.
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A glorious Church is like a magnificent feast there is all the variety that may be, but every one chooses out a dish or two that he likes, and lets the rest alone.John Selden
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Prayer should be short, without giving God Almighty reasons why he should grant this, or that; he knows best what is good for us.
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