Duty Quote by Tryon Edwards

“True religion extends alike to the intellect and the heart. Intellect is in vain if it lead not to emotion, and emotion is vain if not enlightened by intellect; and both are vain if not guided by truth and leading to duty.”

Tryon Edwards

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To rule one's anger is well; to prevent it is still better.

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