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We may define a Puritan as a man who holds that certain kinds of acts, even if they have no visible bad effects upon others than the agent, are inherently sinful, and, being sinful, ought to be prevented by whatever means is most effectual - the criminal law if possible, and, if not that, then public opinion backed by economic pressure. – Bertrand Russell	added by Normando 4 years ago
Neither man nor woman can be worth anything until they have discovered that they are fools. This is the first step towards becoming either estimable or agreeable; and until it be taken there is no hope. The sooner the discovery is made the better, as there is more time and power for taking advantage of it. Sometimes the great truth is found out too late to apply to it any effectual remedy. Sometimes it is never found at all; and these form the desperate and inveterate causes of folly, self-conceit, and impertinence. – William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne	added by anonymous 9 years ago
Why is it that we entertain the belief that for every purpose odd numbers are the most effectual? – Pliny the Elder	added by anonymous 13 years ago
...it is a base thing to look to others for your defense instead of depending upon yourself. That defense alone is effectual, sure, and durable which depends upon yourself and your own valor. – Niccolo Machiavelli, The Prince	added by anonymous 13 years ago
Reason and free inquiry are the only effectual agents against error. – Thomas Jefferson, Notes on the State of Virginia	added by anonymous 13 years ago
Persuasion is often more effectual than force. – Aesop	added by anonymous 14 years ago
The path of precept is long, that of example short and effectual. – Seneca	added by anonymous 14 years ago
One of the most effectual ways of pleasing and of making one's self loved is to be cheerful joy softens more hearts than tears do. – Mme. de Sartory	added by anonymous 14 years ago
To disarm the people... was the best and most effectual way to enslave them. – George Mason	added by anonymous 14 years ago
He that loveth a book will never want a faithful friend, a wholesome counsellor, a cheerful companion, an effectual comforter. – Dr. Isaac Barrow	added by anonymous 14 years ago

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