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One principal reason why men are so often useless is that they neglect their own profession or calling, and divide and shift their attention among a multitude of objects and pursuits.

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Steady, patient, persevering thinking will generally surmount every obstacle in search of truth.

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These two rules make the best system: first, have something to say; second, say it.

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In reasoning upon moral subjects, we have great occasion for candor, in order to compare circumstances, and weigh arguments with impartiality.

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Be short in all religious exercises. Better leave the people longing than loathing.

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The more men have multiplied the forms of religion, the more vital Godliness has declined.

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Make no display of your talents or attainments; for every one will clearly see, admire, and acknowledge them, so long as you cover them with the beautiful veil of modesty

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The weakest spot in every man is where he thinks himself to be the wisest.

Nathanael Emmons

Nathanael Emmons

Nathanael Emmons

Born: April 20, 1745

Died: September 23, 1840 (aged 95)

Bio: Nathanael Emmons, American theologian, was born at East Haddam, Connecticut. Note that Wikipedia has a separate entry for Nathaniel Emmons, a misspelling, that contains additional information about the same person. Hopefully these will be merged someday.

Known for:

SERMONS ON SOME OF THE 1ST PRI
SERMON PREACHED ON THE ANNUAL
INTERVIEWS
COLL OF SERMONS WHICH HAVE BEE

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