Five great enemies to peace inhabit with us: viz., avarice, ambition, envy, anger and pride. If those enemies were to be banished, we should infallibly enjoy perpetual peace.


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Three fatal sparks, have set the hearts of all
On Fire.
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Three fatal sparks, have set the hearts of all
On Fire.
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