People who love soft methods and hate iniquity forget this, -- tha

People who love soft methods and hate iniquity forget this, — that reform consists in taking a bone from a dog. Philosophy will not do it. – John Jay Chapman

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People who have reformed themselves has contributed their full share towards the reformation of their neighbor. – Norman Douglas

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