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" God hath given to man a short time here upon earth, and yet upon this short time eternity depends. "
Jeremy Taylor
Short
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" Conscience in most men, is but the anticipation of the opinions of others. "
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" Marriage is the mother of the world. It preserves kingdoms, and fills cities and churches, and heaven itself. "
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