We never do evil so thoroughly and heartily as when led to it by an honest but perverted, because mistaken, conscience. (Tryon Edwards)

We never do evil so thoroughly and heartily as when led to it by an honest but perverted, because mistaken, conscience.

Tryon Edwards

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