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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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Tryon Edwards (7 August 1809 - 4 January 1894) was an American theologian, author. and minister of the Second Congregational Church in New London, Connecticut, from 1845 to 1857, after having served in Rochester, New York.

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Alternative Names: EDWARDS, TRYON, REV. • Rev. Dr. Edwards • REV. TRYON EDWARDS

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Thoughts lead on to purposes ; puposes go forth in actions ; actions form habits ; habits decide character ; and character fixes our destiny.

Sense, brevity and point are the elements of a good proverb.

Temperance is to the body what religion is to the soul, the foundation and source of health and strength and peace.

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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