Christian principles are, admittedly, stricter than the others; but th…

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Christian principles are, admittedly, stricter than the others; but then we think you will get help towards obeying them which you will not get towards obeying the others. ✨ C. S. Lewis (2012). The Complete C. S. Lewis Signature Classics, p.92, HarperCollins UK
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