It stands to reason that he who would cure a moral ailment … - Samuel Butler

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It stands to reason that he who would cure a moral ailment must be practically acquainted with it in all its bearings.

Samuel Butler

Erewhon · September 13, 2000 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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Samuel Butler (December 4, 1835 – June 18, 1902) was a British satirist, most famous for his novels Erewhon and The Way of All Flesh.

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It stands to reason that he who would cure a moral ailment must be practically acquainted with it in all its bearings. - Samuel Butler

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