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Allen Roberts
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“…[W]hen I behold men who crawl about on an atom—for that is what the earth is, being merely a point in the universe—when I behold men setting themselves up for models of Providence, I find it impossible to imagine how such extravagance can be combined with such littleness.” p. 166
— Apr 08, 2023 04:44PM
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Allen Roberts
is 77% done
“It is the destiny of heroes to ruin themselves, either by conquering countries which they suddenly lose, or subduing nations which they are themselves obliged to destroy; like that madman who spent his substance in purchasing statues which he threw into the sea…” p. 320
— Apr 18, 2023 06:18AM
Allen Roberts
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“It would seem… as if the heads of the greatest men grow narrow when they are brought together, and that where wise men most do congregate, there you have least wisdom.” p. 289
— Apr 17, 2023 06:15PM
Allen Roberts
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“The man who would have me change my religion does so doubtless because he would never change his own, no matter what force was brought to bear upon him: yet he thinks it strange that I should refuse to do a thing he would not do himself for the empire of the whole world!” p. 236
— Apr 13, 2023 09:52AM
