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Alexander Pope Quotes

Alexander Pope quote: "Some who grow dull religious straight commence. And gain in..."

Some who grow dull religious straight commence. And gain in morals what they lose in sense.

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The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not a sufficient warrant. He cannot rightfully be compelled to do or forbear because it will be better for him to do so, because it will make him happier, because, in the opinions of others, to do so would be wise, or even right. These are good reasons for remonstrating with him, or reasoning with him,... John Stuart Mill
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