Few men are so obstinate in their atheism, that a pressing danger will not compel them to the acknowledgement of a divine power.
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The madness of love is the greatest of heaven's blessings.
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All men are by nature equal, made all of the same earth by one Workman; and however we deceive ourselves, as dear unto God is the poor peasant as the mighty prince.
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