Avenues Quote by Charles Simmons

“Both mind and heart when given up to reveries and dreaminess, have a thousand avenues open for the entrance of evil.”

Charles Simmons

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Accurate knowledge is the basis of correct opinions; the want of it makes the opinions of most people of little value.

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A person's character is but half formed till after wedlock.

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Ridicule is the first and last argument of a fool.

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Uncalled for excuses are practical confessions.

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The smallest number, with God and truth on their side, are weightier than thousands.

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Bigotry and intolerance, silenced by argument, endeavors to silence by persecution, in old days by fire and sword, in modern days by the tongue.

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Good intentions are very mortal and perishable things. Like very mellow and choice fruit, they are difficult to keep.

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Most of the wisdom of one age, is the folly of the next.

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If you would reform the world from its errors and vices, begin by enlisting the mothers.

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