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If they exert it not for good, they will for evil if they advance

If they exert it not for good, they will for evil if they advance not knowledge, they will perpetuate ignorance. – Frances Wright

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If we bring not the good courage of minds covetous of truth, and truth only, prepared to hear all things, and decide upon all things, according to evidence, we should do more wisely to sit down contented in ignorance, than to bestir ourselves only to reap disappointment. – Frances Wright

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