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Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. II (of 2)

CHAPTER LXXI
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Wanting Him, it is both the teacher and the taught.

Undeniably, reason was the first revelation; and so far as it tests all others, it has precedence over them.

It comes direct to us, without suppression or interpolation; and with Oro's indisputable imprimatur.

But inspiration though it be, it is not so arrogant as some think.

Nay, far too humble, at times it submits to the grossest indignities.


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