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"A little consideration of what takes place around us every day would show us, that a higher law than that of our will regulates events; that our painful labors are unnecessary, and fruitless; that only in our easy, simple spontaneous action are we strong, and by contenting ourselves with obedience we become divine. Belief and love,----a believing ( Read more... )

"O father, O mother, O wife, O brother, O friend, I have lived with you after appearances hitherto. Henceforward I am the truth's. Be it known unto you that henceforward I obey no law less than the eternal law. I have no covenants but proximities. I shall endeavor to nourish my parents, to support my family, to be the chaste husband of one wife, - ( Read more... )