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Lay Morals

CHAPTER III
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And yet in another sense, and that plainer and nearer, every man of men, who wishes truly, must be right.

He is right to himself, and in the measure of his sagacity and candour.

That let him do in all sincerity and zeal, not sparing a thought for contrary opinions; that, for what it is worth, let him proclaim.

Be not afraid; although he be wrong, so also is the dead, stuffed Dagon he insults.

For the voice of God, whatever it is, is not that stammering, inept tradition which the people holds.


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