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“Logic invents as many fallacies as it detects; it is a good weapon, but as liable to be used in a bad as in a good cause.”

Quote by Christian Nestell Bovee

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Christian Nestell Bovee

Christian Nestell Bovee was an American writer, philosopher, and theologian known for his works in moral philosophy, religion, and literary criticism. more

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Knows Love Looks Heart Eye Faces Rhetoric Glances Sigh Resorts Sweetest Eloquence Unspoken Mute Oratory Pantomime Full Hearts

Book:Intuitions and Summaries of Thought

Source: Intuitions and Summaries of Thought

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“Men were created for something better than merely to make money. A close application to business, until a competence is gained, is one of the chief virtues; but to continue in trade long after this result is obtained, is one of the signs, not to be mistaken, of a sordid and ignoble nature.”

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“One must have been, at some time or other, in a situation where a small sum was as necessary almost as life itself, with no more ability to raise it than to raise the dead, before he can fully appreciate the value of money.”

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Book:Intuitions and Summaries of Thought

Source: Intuitions and Summaries of Thought

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Book:Summaries of Thought

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Book:Intuitions and Summaries of Thought

Source: Intuitions and Summaries of Thought