We seem to be in the place of God to them, to be his vice-regents, and empowered to receive homage from them in his name. And we are obliged, by the … - David Hartley

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We seem to be in the place of God to them, to be his vice-regents, and empowered to receive homage from them in his name. And we are obliged, by the same tenure, to be their guardians and benefactors.

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David Hartley (8 August 1705 – 28 August 1757) was an English philosopher and founder of the Associationist school of psychology.

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