William Godwin

He that loves reading has everything within his reach. ↗

— William Godwin

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Justice is the sum of all moral duty. ↗

— William Godwin

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What can be more clear and sound in explanation, than the love of a parent to his child? ↗

— William Godwin

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Revolution is engendered by an indignation with tyranny, yet is itself pregnant with tyranny. ↗

— William Godwin

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Revolutions are the produce of passion, not of sober and tranquil reason. ↗

— William Godwin

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The cause of justice is the cause of humanity. Its advocates should overflow with universal good will. We should love this cause, for it conduces to the general happiness of mankind. ↗

— William Godwin

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Perseverance is an active principle, and cannot continue to operate but under the influence of desire. ↗

— William Godwin

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What indeed is life, unless so far as it is enjoyed? It does not merit the name. ↗

— William Godwin

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But the watchful care of the parent is endless. The youth is never free from the danger of grating interference. ↗

— William Godwin

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The execution of any thing considerable implies in the first place previous persevering meditation. ↗

— William Godwin

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