"I admit that reason is a small and feeble flame, a flickering torch by stumblers carried in the star-less night, -- blown and flared by passion's storm, -- and yet, it is the only light. Extinguish that, and nought remains."

Reason, Light, Passion, Knowledge

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"I admit that reason is a small and feeble flame, a flickering torch by stumblers carried in the star-less night, -- blown and flared by passion's storm, -- and yet, it is the only light. Extinguish that, and nought remains."

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"The inspiration of the Bible depends upon the ignorance of the gentleman who reads it."

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"What light is to the eyes - what air is to the lungs - what love is to the heart, liberty is to the soul of man."

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