No. 41, to Lord Mansfield (14 November 1770)
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An honest man, like the true religion, appeals to the understanding, or modestly confides in the internal evidence of his conscience. The imposter employes force instead of argument, imposes silence where he cannot convince, and propagates his character by the sword.
— Junius
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "An honest man, like the true religion, appeals to the understanding, or modestly confides in the internal evidence of his conscience. The imposter employes force instead of argument, imposes silence where he cannot convince, and propagates his character by the sword." in the context of "No. 41, to Lord Mansfield (14 November 1770)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Junius" (Quotes, Letters of Junius (1769-1772))
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About Junius
Junius was the pseudonym of a writer who contributed a series of letters to the London Public Advertiser (published by Harry Sampson Woodfall) from January 21, 1769 to January 21, 1772.
About Junius
Junius was the pseudonym of a writer who contributed a series of letters to the London Public Advertiser (published by Harry Sampson Woodfall) from January 21, 1769 to January 21, 1772.
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