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Either the first eleven chapters of Genesis, all due allowances being made for a figurative Eastern style, are true, or the whole fabrick of our national religion is false, a conclusion which none of us, I trust, would wish to be drawn.

— William Jones

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Seven hours to law, to soothing slumber seven,
Ten to the world allot, and all to heaven.

Some intelligent and virtuous persons are inclined to doubt the authenticity of the accounts delivered by Moses.

Fierce as they seem, some bold Plebeian spear
May pierce their shield, or stop their full career.

Caïssa: or, The Game at Chess (1763)

Go boldly forth, my simple lay,
Whose accents flow with artless ease,
Like orient pearls at random strung.

My opinion is, that power should always be distrusted, in whatever hands it is placed.

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