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If, however, this unexpected recoil of his nature does not induce him to change his purpose altogether, he knows but too well how to supply the defect in training for sin.
Said by
George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Hoar explains how individuals may rationalize their sinful intentions despite a lack of preparation.

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