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Missionary

Samuel Williams, born on January 17, 1822, and died in 1907, was a renowned missionary. He spent many years in China spreading the Christian faith and making significant contributions to the development of the Chinese church.

The Natural and Civil History of Vermont

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Men Seems Law Individual Nations Cases Duty Habit Degrees Highest Connected Obedience Resolve Customs Inclination Beneficial

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“[A] free government . . . cannot be supported without Virtue.”

Government Liberty Virtue Free Government

Author:Samuel Williams

“In a despotic government, the only principle by which the tyrant who is to move the whole machine means to regulate and manage the people is fear, by the servile dread of his power. But a free government, which of all others is far the most preferable, cannot be supported without virtue.”

People Mean Whole Government Moving Principles Virtue Machines Manage Tyrants Dread Free Government

Author:Samuel Williams

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Born: January 17, 1822
Died: 1907
Known for: Missionary
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