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“He that is possessed with a prejudice is possessed with a devil, and one of the worst kinds of devils, for it shuts out the truth, and often leads to ruinous error.”

Quote by Tryon Edwards

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Tryon Edwards, a figure from 1809 to 1894, whose specific profession and category are unknown. more

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