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 Truth is dangerous to be displayed.

This is the detestable axiom whose exposed falsehood will produce the solution of the problem, and the consolation of human sorrows.

The vanity of erudition and the cowardice of animal sensibility, labour to propagate this false doctrine.

To indolent and weak minds memory is made the substitute for judgment, and the facts and chronology of ancient history becomes its criterion for the present conduct and counsel of nations. In minds of great animal sensibility, and little judgement, every reformation or change portends