E. F. L. Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax Quotes
In our corrupted state, common weaknesses and defects contribute more towards the reconciling us to one another than all the precepts of the philosophers and divines.
E. F. L. Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax
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In childhood be modest, in youth temperate, in adulthood just, and in old age prudent.
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He who wrongs the innocent must bear the fruit of his act, like dust flung against the wind.
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In our corrupted state, common weaknesses and defects contribute more towards the reconciling us to one another than all the precepts of the philosophers and divines.
E. F. L. Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax
