That it is doubted by single cavillers can very little weaken the general evidence, and some who deny it with their tongues confess it by their fears. (Samuel Johnson)

That it is doubted by single cavillers can very little weaken the general evidence, and some who deny it with their tongues confess it by their fears.

Samuel Johnson

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