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No doubt, it is a very easy matter for them, in presence of an ignorant and credulous multitude, to insult over an undefended cause; but were an opportunity of mutual discussion afforded, that acrimony which they now pour out upon us in frothy torrents, with as much license as impunity, would assuredly boil dry.

— John Calvin

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There is also an old proverb, that they who pay much attention to the body generally neglect the soul.

We should never insult others on account of their faults, for it is our duty to show charity and respect to everyone.

We must resist wandering thoughts in prayer. Raising our hands reminds us that we need to raise up our minds to God, setting aside all irrelevant thoughts.

Institutes of the Christian Religion (1536)

It is easy to see how superstition, with its false glosses, mocks God, while it tries to please him.

Institutes of the Christian Religion (1536)

There is not one little blade of grass, there is no color in this world that is not intended to make men rejoice.

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