"Society can overlook murder, adultery or swindling; it never forgives preaching of a new gospel."

Society, Adultery, Murder, Preaching

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"Society can overlook murder, adultery or swindling; it never forgives preaching of a new gospel."

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"The most important of all revolutions, a revolution in sentiments, manners and moral opinions."

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"Never despair but if you do work on in despair."

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