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Quote by Matthew Henry
I thank Thee first because I was never robbed before; second, beca

I thank Thee first because I was never robbed before; second, because although they took my purse they did not take my life; third, because although they took my all, it was not much; and fourth because it was I who was robbed, and not I who robbed. – Matthew Henry

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It is not fit the public trusts should be lodged in the hands of any, till they are first proved and found fit for the business they are to be entrusted with. – Matthew Henry

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He whose head is in heaven need not fear to put his feet into the grave. – Matthew Henry

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