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A single bad habit will mar an otherwise faultless character, as an ink-drop soileth the pure white page.

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Hosea Ballou
Age: 81 †
Born: 1771
Born: April 30
Died: 1852
Died: June 6
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Theologian
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Richmond
New Hampshire
White
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Page
Otherwise
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Pure
Faultless
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Ink

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The eye is inlet to the soul.
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Few things in this world more trouble people than poverty, or the fear of poverty and, indeed, it is a sore affliction but, like all other ills that flesh is heir to, it has its antidote, its reliable remedy. The judicious application of industry, prudence and temperance is a certain cure.
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If we agree in love, there is no disagreement that can do us any injury, but if we do not, no other agreement can do us any good. Let us endeavor to keep the unity of the spirit in the bonds of peace.
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It is better to be the builder of our own name than to be indebted by descent for the proudest gifts known to the books of heraldry.
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Never let your zeal outrun your charity. The former is but human, the latter is divine.
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There is no better rule to try a doctrine by than the question, Is it merciful, or is it unmerciful? If its character is that of mercy, it has the image of Jesus, who is the way, the truth, and the life.
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There is no immunity from the consequences of sin punishment is swift and sure to one and all.
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All our possessions are as nothing compared to health, strength, and a clear conscience.
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It is the goodly outside that sin puts on which tempteth to destruction. It has been said that sin is like the bee, with honey in its mouth, but a sting in its tail.
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Moderation is the key to lasting enjoyment.
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True charity is spontaneous and finds its own occasion it is never the offspring of importunity, nor of emulation.
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