Passion and prejudice govern the world; only under the name of reason. It is our part, by religion and reason joined, to counteract them all we can. (John Wesley)

Passion and prejudice govern the world; only under the name of reason. It is our part, by religion and reason joined, to counteract them all we can.

John Wesley

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