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“All extremes are error. The reverse of error is not truth, but error still. Truth lies between extremes.”

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Richard Cecil, born on November 8, 1748, and died on August 15, 1810, was a prominent British clergyman who had a profound impact on religion and society during his time. He served in several significant roles within the Church of England, including the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of London. more

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