For by superior energies more strict Affiance in each other faith more firm In their unhallowed principles, the bad Have fairly earned a victory o'er the weak, The vacillating, inconsistent good. (William Wordsworth)

For by superior energies more strict Affiance in each other faith more firm In their unhallowed principles, the bad Have fairly earned a victory o'er the weak, The vacillating, inconsistent good.

William Wordsworth

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