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Charles Ball

For my part, I am of the opinion, that so far as we have reason, we have a right to use it, in determining what is right or wrong; and should pursue that part which we believe to be right- believing, that “whatever is, is right.” If the Great and Good Spirit wished us to believe and do as the whites, he could easily change our opinions, so that we would see, and think, and act as they do.