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“True charity is spontaneous and finds its own occasion; it is never the offspring of importunity, nor of emulation.”

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Hosea Ballou
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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