“Too many people embrace religion from the same motives that they take a companion in wedlock, not from true love of the person, but because of a large dowry.”
Quote by Hosea Ballou
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Hosea Ballou
Hosea Ballou was an American writer known for his religious and philosophical works. Born on April 30, 1771, in Northampton, Massachusetts, he spent much of his life advocating for spiritual freedom and social reform. His most famous work, 'The Book of Mormon', was published posthumously in 1852. Ballou's writings had a significant impact on the religious and social landscape of his time. more
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