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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 common for those that are farthest from God, to boast themselves most of their being near to the Church. – Matthew Henry

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All religions issue bibles against him, and say most injurious things about him, but we never hear his side. – Mark Twain, about the Devil

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