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It is, indeed, true that peace has its moral perils and temptations for degenerate man, as has every other blessing, without exception, that he can receive from the hand of God.
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John Morley
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Morley reflects on the moral challenges that peace can present to humanity, suggesting that blessings can also bring temptations.
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