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Quote by Thomas Paine
A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial

A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial appearance of being right. – Thomas Paine

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There are matters in the Bible, said to be done by the express commandment of God, that are shocking to humanity and to every idea we have of moral justice. – Thomas Paine

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If everyone were clothed with integrity, if every heart were just, frank, kindly, the other virtues would be well-nigh useless, since their chief purpose is to make us bear with patience the injustice of our fellows. РJean Baptiste Moli̬re, Le Misanthrope

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There is an ongoing battle between conscience and self-interest in which, at some point, we have to take sides. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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