Philosophy rests on a proposition that whatever is is right. Preaching begins by assuming that whatever is is wrong. (Elbert Hubbard)

Philosophy rests on a proposition that whatever is is right. Preaching begins by assuming that whatever is is wrong.

Elbert Hubbard

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